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Clam vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between clam and pineapple

  • Clam is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and zinc, yet pineapple is higher in vitamin C.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than pineapple.
  • The glycemic index of clam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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
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 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +607.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +476.1%
Contains more IronIron +869%
Contains more CopperCopper +525.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4125%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.927mg

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
7
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 159% 1% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +116.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.112mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4631.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1525%
Contains more OtherOther +1595.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +155.8%
Contains more WaterWater +35.1%

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
15% 21% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1223.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1280%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Pineapple DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Selenium 64µg 0.1µg 116%
Copper 0.688mg 0.11mg 64%
Sodium 1202mg 1mg 52%
Protein 25.55g 0.54g 50%
Phosphorus 338mg 8mg 47%
Iron 2.81mg 0.29mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.032mg 30%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 47.8mg 29%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.12mg 24%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin A 171µg 3µg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.5mg 18%
Potassium 628mg 109mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.213mg 9%
Calcium 92mg 13mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.079mg 6%
Calories 148kcal 50kcal 5%
Manganese 1mg 0.927mg 3%
Fats 1.95g 0.12g 3%
Fructose 2.12g 3%
Folate 29µg 18µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.04g 3%
Carbs 5.13g 13.12g 3%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.009g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 11.72g N/A
Sugar 9.85g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.112mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.013g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.024mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Pineapple
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
983%
Clam
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.179g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.