Clam vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Clam and Egg different?
- Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Egg is richer in Copper.
- Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4074% more than Egg.
- Egg contains less Sodium.
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +398.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3746.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5140.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8809% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +358% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +248.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +444.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2270.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 148kcal | 155kcal |
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| Protein | 25.55g | 12.58g |
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| Fats | 1.95g | 10.61g |
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| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 1.12g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 1.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 373mg |
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| Vitamin D | 87IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 2.81mg | 1.19mg |
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| Sugar | 1.12g |
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| Copper | 0.688mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 2.73mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 338mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 1202mg | 124mg |
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| Vitamin A | 570IU | 520IU |
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| Vitamin A | 171µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.2µg |
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| Manganese | 1mg | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 64µg | 30.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.513mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 1.398mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 1.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 44µg |
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| Choline | 293.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.188g | 3.267g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.172g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 1.414g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.153mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.604mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.686mg |
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| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.075mg |
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| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0.904mg |
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| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.392mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.668mg |
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| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.767mg |
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| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.298mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.038g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1078mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.079g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.