Clam vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between clam and liver
- Clam has more vitamin B12; however, liver is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B6, and folate.
- Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 3343% more than liver.
- Liver has 25 times less sodium than clam. Clam has 1202mg of sodium, while liver has 49mg.
- Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of liver is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +820% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +318.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +537.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +429.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3060.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +415.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +151.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +602.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +418.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +462.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.6% |
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Protein
~26.02g
~equal in
Water
~64.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +266.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 18.67µg | 3343% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 5405µg | 582% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 17.92mg | 189% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 2.196mg | 136% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 355mg | 96% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 4.774mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 49mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 6.72mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.57mg | 35% |
| Folate | 29µg | 163µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 8.435mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.3mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 150mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 241mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.258mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 1.41g | 6% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 67.5µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.634mg | 6% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 4.4g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 1.05g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 23.6mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.63g | 1% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 165kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 26.02g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 3.76g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 2.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 2.007mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 1.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.04g | N/A |
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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
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422%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.222g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)