Clam vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between clam and parsley?
- Clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, and manganese, while parsley is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
- Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
- Parsley has 640 times less selenium than clam. Clam has 64µg of selenium, while parsley has 0.1µg.
- Parsley is lower in sodium.
We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Parsley, fresh 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +361.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +482.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +525% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +177.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +334.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +501.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +146.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +424.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +760.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +345.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 0µg | 4120% |
| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 1367% | |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 133mg | 123% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 0.1µg | 116% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.149mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 56mg | 50% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 2.97g | 45% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 6.2mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 58mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.16mg | 37% |
| Folate | 29µg | 152µg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 421µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.098mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 1.07mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.3g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 1.313mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 50mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 36kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 92mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.086mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.124g | 3% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 554mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 0.79g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 6.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 0.132g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.295g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.061mg | 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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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%
379%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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