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Clam vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Clam and Brown rice?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE than Brown rice.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 +2966.7%
Contains more Iron +401.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.2%
Contains more Potassium +630.2%
Contains more Zinc +284.5%
Contains more Copper +549.1%
Contains more Selenium +1003.4%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.974
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 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +2966.7%
Contains more Iron +401.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.2%
Contains more Potassium +630.2%
Contains more Zinc +284.5%
Contains more Copper +549.1%
Contains more Selenium +1003.4%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.974

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +832.5%
Contains more Fats +101%
Contains more Other +747.7%
Contains more Carbs +398.6%
Contains more Water +10.4%
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% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +832.5%
Contains more Fats +101%
Contains more Other +747.7%
Contains more Carbs +398.6%
Contains more Water +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.5%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 25.55g 2.74g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.97g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 148kcal 123kcal Clam
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0.24g Clam
Fiber 0g 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 92mg 3mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.56mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 338mg 103mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 86mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 2.73mg 0.71mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.106mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.974mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 5.8µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.17mg Brown rice
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.069mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.561mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.38mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 29µg 9µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.2µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.033mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.095mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.109mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.214mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.099mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.058mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.133mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.151mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.066mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.26g 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 0.369g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.366g Clam
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Brown rice
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%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.