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Clam vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between clam and fettuccine

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B3, while fettuccine has more fiber.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • Fettuccine contains 27 times less zinc than clam. Clam contains 2.73mg of zinc, while fettuccine contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of sodium in fettuccine is lower.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of fettuccine is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +273.8%
Contains more IronIron +368.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2630%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1252%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%

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
9
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% 57% 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 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +312.1%
Contains more OtherOther +96.3%
Contains more FatsFats +38.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.9%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +423.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Fettuccine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Selenium 64µg 116%
Copper 0.688mg 76%
Phosphorus 338mg 25mg 45%
Sodium 1202mg 166mg 45%
Manganese 1mg 43%
Protein 25.55g 6.2g 39%
Iron 2.81mg 0.6mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.07mg 27%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 25%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.1mg 24%
Vitamin A 171µg 19%
Cholesterol 67mg 14mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Potassium 628mg 168mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.8mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Calcium 92mg 28mg 6%
Folate 29µg 6µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.05mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 6mg 3%
Carbs 5.13g 14g 3%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.9g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.9g 2%
Calories 148kcal 99kcal 2%
Fats 1.95g 2.7g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.4g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 12g N/A
Sugar 1.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Fettuccine
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
983%
Clam
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 1036mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins

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.