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Clam vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Kit Kat different?

  • Kit Kat contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Iron than Clam.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4097% more than Kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat contains less Sodium.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types were 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
7
:
Contains more Iron +181%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.4%
Contains more Potassium +171.9%
Contains more Zinc +2933.3%
Contains more Copper +212.7%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +1180%
Contains more Calcium +35.9%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
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 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Iron +181%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.4%
Contains more Potassium +171.9%
Contains more Zinc +2933.3%
Contains more Copper +212.7%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +1180%
Contains more Calcium +35.9%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%

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.
Clam
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +603.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Folate +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17558.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.64
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +603.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Folate +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17558.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
Contains more Protein +292.5%
Contains more Water +3804.3%
Contains more Other +191.4%
Contains more Fats +1232.8%
Contains more Carbs +1159.1%
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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +292.5%
Contains more Water +3804.3%
Contains more Other +191.4%
Contains more Fats +1232.8%
Contains more Carbs +1159.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3297.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.1%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3297.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Kit Kat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 25.55g 6.51g Clam
Fats 1.95g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 5.13g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 148kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g Clam
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 92mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 2.81mg 1mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 338mg 135mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 231mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 2.73mg 0.09mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.22mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.1mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 81IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 24µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.117mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.21mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.5mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.64mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.02mg Clam
Folate 29µg 14µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.56µg Clam
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.09mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.19mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.28mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.52mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.28mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.16mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.27mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.36mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.11mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 11mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 17.953g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.895g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3)
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
  2. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.