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Clam vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Liverwurst

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin C, however, Liverwurst is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 3560% more than Liverwurst.
  • Liverwurst has 6 times less Manganese than Clam. Clam has 1mg of Manganese, while Liverwurst has 0.155mg.
  • Liverwurst contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Liverwurst spread.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +47%
Contains more Potassium +269.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.7%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Contains more Manganese +545.2%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Iron +214.9%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Equal in Selenium - 58
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 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +47%
Contains more Potassium +269.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.7%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Contains more Manganese +545.2%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Iron +214.9%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Equal in Selenium - 58

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +531.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +634.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Equal in Folate - 30
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 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +531.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +634.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Equal in Folate - 30

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +106.4%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Other +35.6%
Contains more Fats +1205.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more Protein +106.4%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Other +35.6%
Contains more Fats +1205.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7043%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339.7%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7043%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 3.39g Clam
Protein 25.55g 12.38g Clam
Fats 1.95g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.13g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 148kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g Clam
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 92mg 22mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 230mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 170mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 700mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.73mg 2.3mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.24mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.155mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 58µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin C 22.1mg 3.5mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.19mg Liverwurst
Folate 29µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 13.46µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.151mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.671mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.653mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.139mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.155mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.285mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.617mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.857mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.448mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 118mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 9.925g 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 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.427g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Liverwurst
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
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.737g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals

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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.