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Clam vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Hamburger different?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2, however, Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4060% higher.
  • Hamburger has less Sodium.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain are the varieties 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.
Clam
5
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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +656%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +360.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.87mg

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% 34% 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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6767.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.6%
Contains more WaterWater +49.1%
Contains more OtherOther +108.4%
Contains more FatsFats +636.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +369.8%

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3094.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Hamburger
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Hamburger Opinion
Calories 148kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Protein 25.55g 17.08g Clam
Fats 1.95g 14.36g Hamburger
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 23.2g Hamburger
Carbs 5.13g 24.1g Hamburger
Cholesterol 67mg 47mg Hamburger
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Hamburger
Calcium 92mg 102mg Hamburger
Potassium 628mg 226mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Clam
Fiber 0g 0.9g Hamburger
Copper 0.688mg 0.091mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 338mg 136mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 414mg Hamburger
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.217mg Clam
Selenium 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.25mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.31mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.44µg Clam
Folate 29µg 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 5.096g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.38g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.206mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.666mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.716mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.319mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.226mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.37mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.677mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.823mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Hamburger
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
981%
Clam
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.908g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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

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.