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Clam vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between clam and potato chips

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, and manganese; however, potato chips is richer in vitamin B6 and fiber.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips contains less cholesterol.
  • Potato chips has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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
7
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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283.3%
Contains more IronIron +72.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +690.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +272.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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
4
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% 34% 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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +265%
Contains more WaterWater +3249.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1674.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +931.2%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5620.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2104.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Potato chips Opinion
Calories 148kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 25.55g 7g Clam
Fats 1.95g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 22.1mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 5.13g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 5.13g 52.9g Potato chips
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Potato chips
Magnesium 18mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 92mg 24mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 2.81mg 1.63mg Clam
Sugar 0.22g Clam
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.688mg 0.306mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 1.09mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 165mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 1mg 0.44mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 8.1µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.197mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.402mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 29µg 45µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.188g 10.96g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.108mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.253mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.283mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.419mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.424mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.11mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.31mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.392mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 153mg Potato chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Potato chips
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
981%
Clam
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1194mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.