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Clam vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Mung bean different?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Mung bean is richer in Folate, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4120% higher.
  • Clam contains 80 times more Sodium than Mung bean. While Clam contains 1202mg of Sodium, Mung bean contains only 15mg.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Clam
1
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 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +680.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.4%
Contains more IronIron +139.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.68mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~367mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.035mg

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
5
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% 34% 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 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +360.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +314%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2055.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +69.6%
Contains more WaterWater +603.2%
Contains more OtherOther +12.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1120.7%
~equal in Protein ~23.86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.161g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Mung bean Opinion
Calories 148kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Protein 25.55g 23.86g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.15g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 4.8mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 46.32g Mung bean
Carbs 5.13g 62.62g Mung bean
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Mung bean
Magnesium 18mg 189mg Mung bean
Calcium 92mg 132mg Mung bean
Potassium 628mg 1246mg Mung bean
Iron 2.81mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Clam
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Copper 0.688mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.73mg 2.68mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 367mg Mung bean
Sodium 1202mg 15mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 570IU 114IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 6µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Manganese 1mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 64µg 8.2µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.233mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.251mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Folate 29µg 625µg Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.348g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.161g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.384g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.26mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.782mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.008mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.909mg 1.664mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.286mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.116mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.49mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Mung bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
981%
Clam
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.