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Clam vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Edible mushroom different?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin C, and Zinc than Edible mushroom.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4119% higher.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Mushrooms, white, 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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.5%
Contains more IronIron +462%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +293%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2027.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +588.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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.
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 7% 0% 0.2% 6% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +952.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +247125%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.402mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.607mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.104mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +726.9%
Contains more FatsFats +473.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.4%
Contains more OtherOther +333.7%
Contains more WaterWater +45.3%

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% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Edible mushroom Opinion
Calories 148kcal 22kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 3.09g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.34g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 2.1mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 2.26g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 3.26g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 7IU Edible mushroom
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Clam
Calcium 92mg 3mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 318mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.5mg Clam
Sugar 1.98g Clam
Fiber 0g 1g Edible mushroom
Copper 0.688mg 0.318mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.52mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 86mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 5mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.01mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg Edible mushroom
Manganese 1mg 0.047mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 9.3µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.081mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.402mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 3.607mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.497mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.104mg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.04µg Clam
Folate 29µg 17µg Clam
Choline 17.3mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.05g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.16g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.035mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.107mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.076mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.12mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.107mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.031mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.085mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.232mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.057mg Clam
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 1197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
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.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.