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Clam vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between clam and nachos?

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and phosphorus in clam is higher than in nachos.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4118% more.
  • Nachos contain 22 times less cholesterol than clam. Clam contains 67mg of cholesterol, while nachos contain 3mg.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index (27) than nachos (75).

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types 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
8
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%
Nachos
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.5%
Contains more IronIron +274.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +975%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +434.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +644.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74%

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
8
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%
Nachos
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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1909.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3320%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +141171.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Nachos
2
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +491.4%
Contains more WaterWater +70.2%
Contains more OtherOther +99.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1002.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +580.5%

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
Nachos
2
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8051.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +813%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Nachos
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 Nachos DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.07µg 4118%
Selenium 64µg 8.6µg 101%
Copper 0.688mg 0.064mg 69%
Protein 25.55g 4.32g 42%
Sodium 1202mg 313mg 39%
Manganese 1mg 0.187mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 14.02g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 5.04g 30%
Fats 1.95g 21.5g 30%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Iron 2.81mg 0.75mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.133mg 23%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1.1mg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 3mg 21%
Phosphorus 338mg 198mg 20%
Vitamin A 171µg 5µg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.63mg 17%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.86mg 17%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Carbs 5.13g 34.91g 10%
Calories 148kcal 343kcal 10%
Saturated fat 0.188g 2.173g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.215mg 8%
Potassium 628mg 362mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.38mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 42mg 6%
Folate 29µg 10µg 5%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Calcium 92mg 63mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.123mg 2%
Net carbs 5.13g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 889mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.