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 B3 than clam.
- Clam covers your daily need for 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.
- The glycemic index of potato salad is higher.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +384.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +332.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +483.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +780.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +550% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +890.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1461% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +121% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +434.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +610% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +276.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.2% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +853.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +320.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1341.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 0µg | 4120% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 4.1µg | 109% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.118mg | 63% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 2.68g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 52mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.101mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 529mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.06mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 0.65mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 0.31mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 3.737g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 32µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 0.89mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 10mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 254mg | 11% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 8.2g | 10% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 19mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 1.429g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 2.48g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Folate | 29µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.534mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 11.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 143kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 68mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)