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Clam vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clam and Pork

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin C, while Pork has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4091% higher.
  • Pork contains 111 times less Manganese than Clam. Clam contains 1mg of Manganese, while Pork contains 0.009mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pork is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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
8
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +223%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.2%
Contains more Copper +842.5%
Contains more Manganese +11011.1%
Contains more Selenium +41.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +223%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.2%
Contains more Copper +842.5%
Contains more Manganese +11011.1%
Contains more Selenium +41.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%

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
:
7
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +8042.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +480%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14027.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.698
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%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +8042.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +480%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14027.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.698

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +319.1%
Contains more Fats +613.8%
Equal in Protein - 27.32
Equal in Water - 57.87
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
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +319.1%
Contains more Fats +613.8%
Equal in Protein - 27.32
Equal in Water - 57.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
1
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3498.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.4%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3498.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Pork Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 27.32g Pork
Fats 1.95g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 92mg 19mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.87mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 338mg 246mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 423mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 2.73mg 2.39mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.073mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.009mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 45.3µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 7IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 2µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0.6mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.321mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 29µg 5µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.7µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.099mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.798mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 1.909mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.576mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.116mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.49mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 67mg 80mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 5.23g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.