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Clam vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Muenster cheese different?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4059% higher.
  • Muenster cheese has less Sodium.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, muenster 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.
Contains more Iron +585.4%
Contains more Potassium +368.7%
Contains more Copper +2119.4%
Contains more Manganese +12400%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%
Contains more Calcium +679.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Equal in Zinc - 2.81
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 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +585.4%
Contains more Potassium +368.7%
Contains more Copper +2119.4%
Contains more Manganese +12400%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%
Contains more Calcium +679.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Equal in Zinc - 2.81

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.4%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6627.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +77.5%
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 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.4%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6627.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +77.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +358%
Contains more Water +52.4%
Contains more Fats +1440.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Other - 3.66
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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more Carbs +358%
Contains more Water +52.4%
Contains more Fats +1440.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Other - 3.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4964.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.7%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4964.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 1.12g Clam
Protein 25.55g 23.41g Clam
Fats 1.95g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 5.13g 1.12g Clam
Calories 148kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g Clam
Calcium 92mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 2.81mg 0.41mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 338mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 628mg 134mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 628mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 2.73mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.688mg 0.031mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.008mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 14.5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.013mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.32mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.103mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.19mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.056mg Clam
Folate 29µg 12µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.47µg Clam
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 1.099mg 0.888mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 1.798mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 1.909mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.576mg 0.569mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.116mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.49mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 67mg 96mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 19.113g 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 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.661g Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Muenster cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.925g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.

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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.