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Clam vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Clam and Potato salad

  • Potato salad has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Clam.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4120% more than Potato salad.
  • Clam has 16 times more Selenium than Potato salad. While Clam has 64µg of Selenium, Potato salad has only 4.1µg.
  • Potato salad has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +332.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +147.2%
Contains more Zinc +780.6%
Contains more Copper +483.1%
Contains more Manganese +890.1%
Contains more Selenium +1461%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +332.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +147.2%
Contains more Zinc +780.6%
Contains more Copper +483.1%
Contains more Manganese +890.1%
Contains more Selenium +1461%
Contains less Sodium -56%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +263.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +121%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +263.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +121%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +853.4%
Contains more Other +91.3%
Contains more Fats +320.5%
Contains more Carbs +117.7%
Contains more Water +19.4%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +853.4%
Contains more Other +91.3%
Contains more Fats +320.5%
Contains more Carbs +117.7%
Contains more Water +19.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1341.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +577%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1341.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +577%

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 salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 25.55g 2.68g Clam
Fats 1.95g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 5.13g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 148kcal 143kcal Clam
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 92mg 19mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.65mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 52mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 254mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 529mg Potato salad
Zinc 2.73mg 0.31mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.118mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.101mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 4.1µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 157IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 32µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 10mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.077mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.06mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.89mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.534mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 29µg 7µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.042mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.116mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.141mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.202mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.171mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.066mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.135mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.172mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.062mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 68mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 1.429g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.