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Clam vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between clam and pretzel?

  • Clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin C, and zinc, while pretzel is higher in folate, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • Pretzel has a higher glycemic index (83) than clam (27).

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +341%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1354.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +63%
~equal in Sodium ~1240mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.015mg

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +952.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +472.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1933.2%
Contains more FatsFats +50.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1467.1%
~equal in Other ~3.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +322.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Pretzel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Selenium 64µg 4.4µg 108%
Copper 0.688mg 0.156mg 59%
Folate 29µg 166µg 34%
Protein 25.55g 10.04g 31%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Phosphorus 338mg 128mg 30%
Carbs 5.13g 80.39g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.424mg 23%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 2.1mg 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Iron 2.81mg 4.58mg 22%
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg 19%
Zinc 2.73mg 1.04mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Calories 148kcal 384kcal 12%
Potassium 628mg 223mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 5.27mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.332mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.322mg 7%
Calcium 92mg 27mg 7%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.291g 5%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.074mg 3%
Sodium 1202mg 1240mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Fats 1.95g 2.93g 2%
Manganese 1mg 1.015mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.391g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.727g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 2.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Pretzel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
983%
Clam
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clam
Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.