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 are richer in vitamin B6 and fiber.
- Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips have 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.55 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
63.64 g
Other:
3.73 g
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% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 0µg | 4120% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 8.1µg | 102% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 12.17g | 77% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 8mg | 52% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 34.6g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 10.96g | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.66mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.306mg | 42% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 7g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 165mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.44mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 9.84g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.8g | 19% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 1275mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 536kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.197mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 52.9g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 1.63mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 1.09mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 67mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 31.1mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.402mg | 6% |
| Folate | 29µg | 45µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 3.827mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.392mg | 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 |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1194mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals