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Clam vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Clam and Penne

  • Clam is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Zinc, yet Penne is higher in Fiber.
  • Clam covers your daily Sodium needs 41% more than Penne.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Penne is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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
8
:
2
Penne
Contains more Iron +251.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.4%
Contains more Potassium +414.8%
Contains more Zinc +148.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Equal in Calcium - 89
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 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +251.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.4%
Contains more Potassium +414.8%
Contains more Zinc +148.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Equal in Calcium - 89

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
9
:
1
Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
3
Penne
Contains more Protein +348.2%
Contains more Other +239.1%
Contains more Fats +105.1%
Contains more Carbs +227.5%
Contains more Water +13.8%
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% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +348.2%
Contains more Other +239.1%
Contains more Fats +105.1%
Contains more Carbs +227.5%
Contains more Water +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
1
Penne
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +481.4%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +481.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Penne Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 14.1g Penne
Protein 25.55g 5.7g Clam
Fats 1.95g 4g Penne
Carbs 5.13g 16.8g Penne
Calories 148kcal 126kcal Clam
Sugar 1.9g Clam
Fiber 0g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 92mg 89mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.8mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 338mg 118mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 122mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 2.73mg 1.1mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 1mg Clam
Selenium 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Clam
Folate 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 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 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 2.3g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.4g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 954mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.