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Clam vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Clam and Nutmeg

  • Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Nutmeg is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4120% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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
4
:
6
Nutmeg
Contains more Phosphorus +58.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Selenium +3900%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +916.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +49.3%
Contains more Manganese +190%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Selenium +3900%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +916.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +49.3%
Contains more Manganese +190%
Equal in Iron - 3.04

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
6
:
6
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +636.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +647.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +162.1%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +636.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +647.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +162.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
2
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +337.5%
Contains more Water +921.5%
Contains more Other +60.1%
Contains more Fats +1762.1%
Contains more Carbs +860.8%
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
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +337.5%
Contains more Water +921.5%
Contains more Other +60.1%
Contains more Fats +1762.1%
Contains more Carbs +860.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
1
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1772.1%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1772.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 25.55g 5.84g Clam
Fats 1.95g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 5.13g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 148kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Clam
Fiber 0g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 92mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 2.81mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 18mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 338mg 213mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 350mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.73mg 2.15mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 1mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 64µg 1.6µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 102IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 5µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 3mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.057mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.299mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 29µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 0.188g 25.94g 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 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.35g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1063%
Clam
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.752g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $6)
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.
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.