Clam vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between clam and fast food?
- Clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin C, while fast food is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1.
- Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4083% higher.
- Fast food is lower in sodium.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than clam (27).
We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +48.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +218.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +468.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +215.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11011.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 0.89µg | 4083% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 20.3µg | 79% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.121mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 331mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 134mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.357mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 4.493g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 9µg | 18% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 16.52g | 18% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 12.01g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 5.617mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.317mg | 14% |
| Folate | 29µg | 80µg | 13% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 197mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 4.835g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 31.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.212mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 1.68g | 8% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 297kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.363mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.53mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 62mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 3.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 2.52mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +515.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +514% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2711% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +204.3% |
