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Clam vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Clam and Peppermint

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Peppermint is higher in Fiber, Iron, Folate, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4120% more than Peppermint.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Peppermint, fresh.

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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
Clam
5
:
5
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Phosphorus +363%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Zinc +145.9%
Contains more Copper +109.1%
Contains more Calcium +164.1%
Contains more Iron +80.8%
Contains more Magnesium +344.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Equal in Potassium - 569
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Peppermint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +363%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Zinc +145.9%
Contains more Copper +109.1%
Contains more Calcium +164.1%
Contains more Iron +80.8%
Contains more Magnesium +344.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Equal in Potassium - 569

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
Clam
5
:
5
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +645.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +293.1%
Clam
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%
Peppermint
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +645.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +293.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
2
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Protein +581.3%
Contains more Fats +107.4%
Contains more Other +110.7%
Contains more Carbs +190.3%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Clam
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
Peppermint
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Protein +581.3%
Contains more Fats +107.4%
Contains more Other +110.7%
Contains more Carbs +190.3%
Contains more Water +23.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
0
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.508
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Peppermint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.508

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 6.89g Peppermint
Protein 25.55g 3.75g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.94g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 148kcal 70kcal Clam
Fiber 0g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 92mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 2.81mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 18mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 338mg 73mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 569mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 2.73mg 1.11mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.329mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 22.1mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.082mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.266mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.706mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.338mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 29µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.058mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.154mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.154mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.281mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.161mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.053mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.191mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.187mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.075mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.246g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.033g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.508g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Peppermint
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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.