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Clam vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clam and Rye

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Rye has more Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Rye is lower.

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

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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
:
3
Rye
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +360.4%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +157.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.63
Equal in Phosphorus - 332
Equal in Zinc - 2.65
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 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +360.4%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +157.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.63
Equal in Phosphorus - 332
Equal in Zinc - 2.65

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
:
8
Rye
Contains more Vitamin A +5081.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Folate +31%
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +5081.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Folate +31%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
:
1
Rye
Contains more Protein +147.1%
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Water +500.4%
Contains more Other +137.6%
Contains more Carbs +1378.8%
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
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +147.1%
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Water +500.4%
Contains more Other +137.6%
Contains more Carbs +1378.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
:
2
Rye
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.197
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.197

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Rye Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 60.76g Rye
Protein 25.55g 10.34g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.63g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 75.86g Rye
Calories 148kcal 338kcal Rye
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g Clam
Fiber 0g 15.1g Rye
Calcium 92mg 24mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 2.63mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 110mg Rye
Phosphorus 338mg 332mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 510mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 2mg Rye
Zinc 2.73mg 2.65mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.367mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 64µg 13.9µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 11IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 1µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.251mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.294mg Rye
Folate 29µg 38µg Rye
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.108mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.289mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.208mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.563mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.286mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.153mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.435mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.317mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.189mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.197g 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 0.208g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.767g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Rye
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
36%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.