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Clam vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between clam and millet flour?

  • Clam is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and copper, while millet flour is higher in magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for selenium is 57% higher.
  • Millet flour is lower in sodium.
  • Millet flour has a higher glycemic index (70) than clam (27).

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Millet flour types in this comparison.

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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +561.1%
Contains more IronIron +40.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.63mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.002mg

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
4
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%
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% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +483.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.7%
Contains more WaterWater +634%
Contains more OtherOther +208.3%
Contains more FatsFats +117.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1364.3%

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +437.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +374.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Millet flour DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 64µg 32.7µg 57%
Sodium 1202mg 4mg 52%
Protein 25.55g 10.75g 30%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.073mg 27%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Magnesium 18mg 119mg 24%
Carbs 5.13g 75.12g 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.413mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.372mg 20%
Vitamin A 171µg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 6.02mg 17%
Copper 0.688mg 0.535mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.5g 14%
Iron 2.81mg 3.94mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.618g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.267mg 12%
Calories 148kcal 382kcal 12%
Potassium 628mg 224mg 12%
Phosphorus 338mg 285mg 8%
Calcium 92mg 14mg 8%
Fats 1.95g 4.25g 4%
Folate 29µg 42µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.536g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.924g 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Zinc 2.73mg 2.63mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 1.66g N/A
Manganese 1mg 1.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.