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Clam vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between clam and lamb

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while lamb has more vitamin B3.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4014% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in lamb is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.6%
Contains more IronIron +49.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +478.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +142.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%

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
6
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%
Lamb
6
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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3778%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.66mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
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
Lamb
1
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.5%
Contains more OtherOther +354.9%
Contains more FatsFats +973.8%
~equal in Protein ~24.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5027.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.55µg 4014%
Selenium 64µg 26.4µg 68%
Copper 0.688mg 0.119mg 63%
Sodium 1202mg 72mg 49%
Manganese 1mg 0.022mg 43%
Saturated fat 0.188g 8.83g 39%
Fats 1.95g 20.94g 29%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 8.82g 22%
Phosphorus 338mg 188mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 6.66mg 21%
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg 19%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Zinc 2.73mg 4.46mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.25mg 14%
Iron 2.81mg 1.88mg 12%
Cholesterol 67mg 97mg 10%
Potassium 628mg 310mg 9%
Calcium 92mg 17mg 8%
Calories 148kcal 294kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.51g 6%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.1mg 4%
Folate 29µg 18µg 3%
Protein 25.55g 24.52g 2%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.66mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.777mg 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 - 8.642g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.