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Clam vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clam and Crouton

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Manganese, while Crouton has more Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Crouton is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Croutons, plain.

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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.
Clam
7
:
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.9%
Contains more Potassium +406.5%
Contains more Zinc +206.7%
Contains more Copper +322.1%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +70.7%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.9%
Contains more Potassium +406.5%
Contains more Zinc +206.7%
Contains more Copper +322.1%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +70.7%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%

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.
Clam
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +355.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +355.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Water +1057.1%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Contains more Fats +238.5%
Contains more Carbs +1332.7%
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Water +1057.1%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Contains more Fats +238.5%
Contains more Carbs +1332.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1678.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.6%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1678.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Crouton
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 25.55g 11.9g Clam
Fats 1.95g 6.6g Crouton
Carbs 5.13g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 148kcal 407kcal Crouton
Fiber 0g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 92mg 76mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 18mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 338mg 115mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 124mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 698mg Crouton
Zinc 2.73mg 0.89mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.163mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.5mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 37.5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.272mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.429mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.026mg Clam
Folate 29µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.14mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.337mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.456mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.832mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.278mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.211mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.586mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.514mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.255mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 0.188g 1.51g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 3.059g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.273g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Crouton
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1063%
Clam
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients
  2. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.