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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 for clam is 4120% higher.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than clam.

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
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%
Nutmeg
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +27%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +916.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190%
~equal in Iron ~3.04mg

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
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%
Nutmeg
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +636.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +647.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Nutmeg
2
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 ProteinProtein +337.5%
Contains more WaterWater +921.5%
Contains more OtherOther +60.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1762.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +860.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Nutmeg
1
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Saturated fat 0.188g 25.94g 117%
Selenium 64µg 1.6µg 113%
Manganese 1mg 2.9mg 83%
Fiber 0g 20.8g 83%
Fats 1.95g 36.31g 53%
Sodium 1202mg 16mg 52%
Magnesium 18mg 183mg 39%
Protein 25.55g 5.84g 39%
Copper 0.688mg 1.027mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.057mg 28%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 3mg 21%
Calories 148kcal 525kcal 19%
Phosphorus 338mg 213mg 18%
Vitamin A 171µg 5µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.346mg 16%
Carbs 5.13g 49.29g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.299mg 13%
Folate 29µg 76µg 12%
Calcium 92mg 184mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 3.22g 8%
Potassium 628mg 350mg 8%
Zinc 2.73mg 2.15mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.16mg 4%
Iron 2.81mg 3.04mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.35g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
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.