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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.
Contains more Selenium +680.5%
Contains more Calcium +41.3%
Contains more Iron +86.1%
Contains more Magnesium +916.7%
Contains more Potassium +121.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +53.6%
Contains more Manganese +79.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Equal in Zinc - 2.76
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 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains more Selenium +680.5%
Contains more Calcium +41.3%
Contains more Iron +86.1%
Contains more Magnesium +916.7%
Contains more Potassium +121.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +53.6%
Contains more Manganese +79.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Equal in Zinc - 2.76

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +1935.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.3%
Contains more Folate +1472.4%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1935.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.3%
Contains more Folate +1472.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +30.9%
Contains more Water +500.9%
Contains more Carbs +1123.8%
Equal in Other - 3.44
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 Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +30.9%
Contains more Water +500.9%
Contains more Carbs +1123.8%
Equal in Other - 3.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1333.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.5%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1333.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 25.55g 21.7g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.49g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 148kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 0g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 92mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 2.81mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 18mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 338mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 628mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 1202mg 17mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.73mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.688mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 64µg 8.2µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 28IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 1µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.187mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.965mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 29µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.212mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.767mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.785mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.549mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.521mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.243mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 1.116mg 0.937mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.33g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.012g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.814g Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Pigeon pea raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1063%
Clam
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
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.