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Clam vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Pickled cucumber

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin C in Clam is higher than in Pickled cucumber.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Pickled cucumber.
  • Pickled cucumber contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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
9
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 2.9% 0% 2% 15% 28% 0.55% 6% 158% 1.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2630.4%
Contains more IronIron +602.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +709.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +13550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2314.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~1208mg

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
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%
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 3.3% 11% 1.8% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 2.3% 2.1% 0% 118% 0.75% 2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
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
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7642.4%
Contains more FatsFats +875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%
Contains more WaterWater +47.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5633.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +581.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Pickled cucumber Opinion
Calories 148kcal 11kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 0.33g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.2g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 1.06g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 2.26g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Pickled cucumber
Magnesium 18mg 4mg Clam
Calcium 92mg 0mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 23mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.4mg Clam
Sugar 1.06g Clam
Fiber 0g 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Copper 0.688mg 0.085mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.02mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 14mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 1208mg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 191IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 10µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.09mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 1mg 0.011mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.01mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.038mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.009mg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 47µg Pickled cucumber
Folate 29µg 1µg Clam
Choline 3.6mg Pickled cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.052g Pickled cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.003g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.081g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.003mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.009mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.01mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.014mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.014mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.003mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.009mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.011mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.005mg Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
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 Pickled cucumber
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
11%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clam
Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.