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Clam vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between clam and potato pancake

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and iron, while potato pancake has more vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4108% higher.
  • Potato pancake contains 7 times less selenium than clam. Clam contains 64µg of selenium, while potato pancake contains 8.9µg.
  • The amount of sodium in potato pancake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.5%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +290%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +619.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.4%
~equal in Potassium ~622mg

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% 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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +434.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34000%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.4%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.158mg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +320.2%
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%
Contains more FatsFats +656.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +442.1%
~equal in Other ~3.58g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2068.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1261.6%

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 pancake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.29µg 4108%
Selenium 64µg 8.9µg 100%
Copper 0.688mg 0.18mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 7.516g 46%
Protein 25.55g 6.08g 39%
Manganese 1mg 0.26mg 32%
Phosphorus 338mg 128mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.448mg 26%
Fats 1.95g 14.76g 20%
Sodium 1202mg 764mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.173mg 19%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.7mg 18%
Vitamin A 171µg 32µg 15%
Iron 2.81mg 1.67mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.672mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.188g 2.496g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 3.73g 9%
Cholesterol 67mg 95mg 9%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 5.13g 27.81g 8%
Calories 148kcal 268kcal 6%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 27.6mg 6%
Calcium 92mg 32mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 36mg 4%
Folate 29µg 41µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.757mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.158mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 24.51g N/A
Potassium 628mg 622mg 0%
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.008g 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 Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.308g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.