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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.

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
:
1
Cutlet
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +503.6%
Contains more Potassium +498.1%
Contains more Zinc +173%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
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 7% 64% 3% 24% 10% 49% 28% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +503.6%
Contains more Potassium +498.1%
Contains more Zinc +173%
Contains less Sodium -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
:
5
Cutlet
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +683.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
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% 362% 0% 0% 13% 307% 493% 0% 116% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +683.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
2
Cutlet
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +205.7%
Contains more Carbs +42.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.29
Equal in Water - 66.69
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
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 Fats +30%
Contains more Other +205.7%
Contains more Carbs +42.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.29
Equal in Water - 66.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
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2
Cutlet
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.9%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
23% 15% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 2.8g Clam
Protein 25.55g 23.29g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.5g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 7.3g Cutlet
Calories 148kcal 117kcal Clam
Sugar 0.2g Clam
Fiber 0g 4.5g Cutlet
Calcium 92mg 22mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.7mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 3mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 56mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 105mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 371mg Cutlet
Zinc 2.73mg 1mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 1mg Clam
Selenium 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 18.09mg Cutlet
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.05mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 1.33mg Cutlet
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 26.29mg Cutlet
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.5mg Cutlet
Folate 29µg 2µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Cutlet
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.3g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.2g Cutlet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.8g Cutlet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Cutlet
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
108%
Cutlet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
18%
Cutlet

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cutlet
Cutlet contains less Sodium (difference - 831mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
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.