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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 148kcal | 347kcal |
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| Protein | 25.55g | 23.86g |
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| Fats | 1.95g | 1.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 4.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 46.32g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 62.62g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 189mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 132mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 1246mg |
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| Iron | 2.81mg | 6.74mg |
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| Sugar | 6.6g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 16.3g |
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| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.941mg |
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| Zinc | 2.73mg | 2.68mg |
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| Phosphorus | 338mg | 367mg |
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| Sodium | 1202mg | 15mg |
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| Vitamin A | 570IU | 114IU |
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| Vitamin A | 171µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Manganese | 1mg | 1.035mg |
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| Selenium | 64µg | 8.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 2.251mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 1.91mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.382mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 625µg |
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| Choline | 97.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.188g | 0.348g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.172g | 0.161g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.384g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.26mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.782mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 1.008mg |
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| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.847mg |
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| Lysine | 1.909mg | 1.664mg |
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| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.286mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 1.443mg |
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| Valine | 1.116mg | 1.237mg |
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| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.695mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
981%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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.