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Clam vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Clam and Saffron?

  • Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Copper, while Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • Saffron has 11 times less Selenium than Clam. Clam has 64µg of Selenium, while Saffron has 5.6µg.
  • Saffron is lower in Sodium.

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Spices, saffron 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.
Clam
4
:
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +150.5%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Selenium +1042.9%
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Iron +295%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Potassium +174.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Manganese +2740.8%
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +150.5%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Selenium +1042.9%
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Iron +295%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Potassium +174.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Manganese +2740.8%

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +818.2%
Contains more Folate +220.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 530
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +818.2%
Contains more Folate +220.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 530

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
Contains more Protein +123.5%
Contains more Water +434.8%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +1174.3%
Contains more Other +46.1%
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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Protein +123.5%
Contains more Water +434.8%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +1174.3%
Contains more Other +46.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.5%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 25.55g 11.43g Clam
Fats 1.95g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 5.13g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 148kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 92mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 2.81mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 18mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 338mg 252mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 1202mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 2.73mg 1.09mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.328mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 64µg 5.6µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 530IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 27µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.115mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.267mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.46mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 29µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 0.188g 1.586g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.006g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1054mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.