Clam vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are clam and crackers different?
- Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, and zinc; however, crackers are richer in vitamin B1.
- Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4120% more than crackers.
- Crackers contain less cholesterol.
- Crackers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crackers is 63, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +432.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +561.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +457.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +855.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +217.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +284.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1926.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1255.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1094.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3709.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2279.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 0µg | 4120% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 6.7µg | 104% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 13.137g | 84% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.104mg | 65% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 58% | |
| Protein | 25.55g | 6.64g | 38% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 26.43g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 5.562g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.416mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.491mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 726mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 0.49mg | 20% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 61.3g | 19% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 510kcal | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 6.553g | 16% |
| Folate | 29µg | 92µg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 4.03mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 118mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 248mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 4.352mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.417mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 120mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.456mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 59g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.18g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
983%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.374g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.