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Clam vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Drumstick tree different?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4120% higher.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Drumstick pods, raw are the varieties 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.
Clam
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.2%
Contains more IronIron +680.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +719%
Contains more ZincZinc +506.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +576%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +286.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9042.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%

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
5
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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
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 470% 4.4% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +670.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +475.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +441%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +538%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.12mg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1116.7%
Contains more FatsFats +875%
Contains more OtherOther +284.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.3%
Contains more WaterWater +38.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18300%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Drumstick tree Opinion
Calories 148kcal 37kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 2.1g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.2g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 5.13g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Carbs 5.13g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Drumstick tree
Magnesium 18mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Calcium 92mg 30mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 461mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.36mg Clam
Fiber 0g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Copper 0.688mg 0.084mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.45mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 50mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 570IU 74IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 4µg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.259mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 0.7µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.053mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.074mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.62mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Folate 29µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.102g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.003g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Drumstick tree
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
981%
Clam
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 1160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 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
  2. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.