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Clam vs. Game raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between clam and game raw

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, game raw is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 3858% more than game raw.
  • Game raw has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of clam is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Game meat, deer, raw.

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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
7
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 16% 1.5% 28% 128% 84% 57% 87% 6.7% 5.3% 53%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1740%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2339%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +559.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +21%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%

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% 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% 4% 0% 55% 111% 119% 0% 85% 789% 2.8% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1467.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +255.2%
Contains more FatsFats +24.1%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%

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
45% 32% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.95 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.47 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +289.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Game raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 6.31µg 3858%
Selenium 64µg 9.7µg 99%
Sodium 1202mg 51mg 50%
Copper 0.688mg 0.253mg 48%
Manganese 1mg 0.041mg 42%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.37mg 20%
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg 19%
Phosphorus 338mg 202mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 6.37mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Potassium 628mg 318mg 9%
Calcium 92mg 5mg 9%
Iron 2.81mg 3.4mg 7%
Cholesterol 67mg 85mg 6%
Folate 29µg 4µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.22mg 6%
Zinc 2.73mg 2.09mg 6%
Protein 25.55g 22.96g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.48mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.95g 3%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.67g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.47g 1%
Calories 148kcal 120kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Fats 1.95g 2.42g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.08mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.908mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.951mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 2.006mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.566mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.937mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 1.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 1.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Game raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
90%
Game raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
47%
Game raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.762g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Game raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.