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Clam vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Clam and Provolone

  • Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, yet Provolone is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4060% higher.
  • Clam contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, provolone.

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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
5
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Contains more Iron +440.4%
Contains more Potassium +355.1%
Contains more Copper +2546.2%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%
Contains more Calcium +721.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.3%
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 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +440.4%
Contains more Potassium +355.1%
Contains more Copper +2546.2%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%
Contains more Calcium +721.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.3%

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
8
:
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6673.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.4%
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 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6673.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
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Contains more Carbs +139.7%
Contains more Water +55.4%
Contains more Fats +1265.1%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Equal in Protein - 25.58
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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more Carbs +139.7%
Contains more Water +55.4%
Contains more Fats +1265.1%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Equal in Protein - 25.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4198.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4198.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 2.14g Clam
Protein 25.55g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 1.95g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 5.13g 2.14g Clam
Calories 148kcal 351kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g Clam
Calcium 92mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 2.81mg 0.52mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 338mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 628mg 138mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 876mg Provolone
Zinc 2.73mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.688mg 0.026mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.01mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 14.5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.019mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.321mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.156mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.476mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.073mg Clam
Folate 29µg 10µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.46µg Clam
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 1.099mg 0.982mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.091mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 1.909mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.576mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.116mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.49mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 67mg 69mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 17.078g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.769g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Provolone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.