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Clam vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Clam and Oregano?

  • Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Oregano is higher in Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • Oregano has 48 times less Sodium than Clam. Clam has 1202mg of Sodium, while Oregano has 25mg.

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Spices, oregano, dried types in this comparison.

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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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1322.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1635.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.6%
Contains more IronIron +1209.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +399%
~equal in Copper ~0.633mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.69mg

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
2
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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Oregano
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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 7.7% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +860.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +849.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +717.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +183.9%
Contains more WaterWater +540.9%
Contains more FatsFats +119.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1243.5%
Contains more OtherOther +111%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +316.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Oregano Opinion
Calories 148kcal 265kcal Oregano
Protein 25.55g 9g Clam
Fats 1.95g 4.28g Oregano
Vitamin C 22.1mg 2.3mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 26.42g Oregano
Carbs 5.13g 68.92g Oregano
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Oregano
Magnesium 18mg 270mg Oregano
Calcium 92mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 628mg 1260mg Oregano
Iron 2.81mg 36.8mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Clam
Fiber 0g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 0.688mg 0.633mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 2.69mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 148mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 25mg Oregano
Vitamin A 570IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A 171µg 85µg Clam
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 1mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 64µg 4.5µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 29µg 237µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 0.188g 1.551g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.716g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.369g Oregano
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.203mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.322mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.441mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.78mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.5mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.127mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.449mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.585mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.144mg Clam
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Oregano
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
981%
Clam
213%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1177mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.363g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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.

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.