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Clam vs. Cutlet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between clam and cutlet

  • Clam is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin C, and zinc, yet cutlet is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than cutlet.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cutlet is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cutlet is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared.

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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
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Cutlet
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 6.6% 9.3% 64% 0% 27% 24% 48% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +498.1%
Contains more IronIron +65.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +173%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +503.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Cutlet
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 362% 0% 13% 307% 493% 0% 115% 0% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +683.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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
Cutlet
2
23% 7% 67%
Protein: 23.29 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 66.69 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more OtherOther +205.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.29g
~equal in Water ~66.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Cutlet
2
23% 15% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Cutlet DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 26.29mg 143%
Vitamin E 18.09mg 121%
Selenium 64µg 116%
Copper 0.688mg 76%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 1.33mg 70%
Manganese 1mg 43%
Phosphorus 338mg 56mg 40%
Sodium 1202mg 371mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.5mg 30%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin A 171µg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Zinc 2.73mg 1mg 16%
Potassium 628mg 105mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Iron 2.81mg 1.7mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.05mg 8%
Calcium 92mg 22mg 7%
Folate 29µg 2µg 7%
Protein 25.55g 23.29g 5%
Magnesium 18mg 3mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.8g 2%
Calories 148kcal 117kcal 2%
Carbs 5.13g 7.3g 1%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.3g 1%
Fats 1.95g 1.5g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 2.8g N/A
Sugar 0.2g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.2g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Cutlet
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
983%
Clam
99%
Cutlet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
18%
Cutlet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cutlet
Cutlet contains less Sodium (difference - 831mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.