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Clam vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Clam and Gratin

  • Gratin has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% more.
  • Clam has 24 times more Selenium than Gratin. Clam has 64µg of Selenium, while Gratin has 2.7µg.
  • Gratin is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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
:
3
Gratin
Contains more Iron +339.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +295.7%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +521.1%
Contains more Selenium +2270.4%
Contains more Calcium +29.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +339.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +295.7%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +521.1%
Contains more Selenium +2270.4%
Contains more Calcium +29.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -64%

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
8
:
2
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin A +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
3
Gratin
Contains more Protein +404.9%
Contains more Other +79.3%
Contains more Fats +289.2%
Contains more Carbs +119.7%
Contains more Water +16.3%
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
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +404.9%
Contains more Other +79.3%
Contains more Fats +289.2%
Contains more Carbs +119.7%
Contains more Water +16.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
1
Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1149.4%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1149.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 25.55g 5.06g Clam
Fats 1.95g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 5.13g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 148kcal 132kcal Clam
Fiber 0g 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 92mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 2.81mg 0.64mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Gratin
Phosphorus 338mg 113mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 396mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 433mg Gratin
Zinc 2.73mg 0.69mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.16mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.161mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 2.7µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 264IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 9.9mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.064mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.116mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.993mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.387mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 29µg 11µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.07mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.192mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.284mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.443mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.381mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.117mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.254mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.325mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.151mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 23mg Gratin
Saturated Fat 0.188g 4.733g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.276g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Gratin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1063%
Clam
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.545g)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.