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Clam vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between clam and pigeon pea raw

  • Clam has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, pigeon pea raw is richer in folate, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, manganese, and iron.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 71 times less sodium than clam. Clam has 1202mg of sodium, while pigeon pea raw has 17mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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
1
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 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +680.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +916.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.7%
Contains more IronIron +86.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.76mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~367mg

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
5
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% 57% 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 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1472.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.7%
Contains more FatsFats +30.9%
Contains more WaterWater +500.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1123.8%
~equal in Other ~3.44g

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
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1333.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Folate 29µg 456µg 107%
Selenium 64µg 8.2µg 101%
Fiber 0g 15g 60%
Sodium 1202mg 17mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.643mg 41%
Copper 0.688mg 1.057mg 41%
Magnesium 18mg 183mg 39%
Manganese 1mg 1.791mg 34%
Iron 2.81mg 5.23mg 30%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Potassium 628mg 1392mg 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Carbs 5.13g 62.78g 19%
Vitamin A 171µg 1µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.187mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.283mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.266mg 12%
Calories 148kcal 343kcal 10%
Protein 25.55g 21.7g 8%
Phosphorus 338mg 367mg 4%
Calcium 92mg 130mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.965mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.814g 2%
Fats 1.95g 1.49g 1%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.33g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 47.78g N/A
Zinc 2.73mg 2.76mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.774mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Clam
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.