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Clam vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between clam and pistachios

  • Clam has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, pistachios are richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than pistachios.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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
2
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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +814.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +572.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.2%
Contains more IronIron +39.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +89%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%

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%
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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +557.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1445.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +75.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1356.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2224.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +429.6%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13421.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2505.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Pistachio
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 Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 1.7mg 122%
Selenium 64µg 7µg 104%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 14.38g 92%
Copper 0.688mg 1.3mg 68%
Fats 1.95g 45.32g 67%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.87mg 60%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 23.257g 58%
Sodium 1202mg 1mg 52%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Saturated fat 0.188g 5.907g 26%
Magnesium 18mg 121mg 25%
Phosphorus 338mg 490mg 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Calories 148kcal 560kcal 21%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.16mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 5.6mg 18%
Vitamin A 171µg 26µg 16%
Iron 2.81mg 3.92mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.3mg 13%
Potassium 628mg 1025mg 12%
Protein 25.55g 20.16g 11%
Manganese 1mg 1.2mg 9%
Carbs 5.13g 27.17g 7%
Folate 29µg 51µg 6%
Zinc 2.73mg 2.2mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.52mg 3%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Calcium 92mg 105mg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 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
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.