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Clam vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Clam and Soba

  • Clam is richer than Soba in Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4120% higher.
  • Soba contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked.

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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
9
:
1
Soba
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +485.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1252%
Contains more Potassium +1694.3%
Contains more Zinc +2175%
Contains more Copper +8500%
Contains more Manganese +167.4%
Contains less Sodium -95%
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 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +485.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1252%
Contains more Potassium +1694.3%
Contains more Zinc +2175%
Contains more Copper +8500%
Contains more Manganese +167.4%
Contains less Sodium -95%

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
9
:
1
Soba
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 10% 15% 10% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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2
Soba
Contains more Protein +404.9%
Contains more Fats +1850%
Contains more Other +856.4%
Contains more Carbs +317.9%
Contains more Water +14.7%
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
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +404.9%
Contains more Fats +1850%
Contains more Other +856.4%
Contains more Carbs +317.9%
Contains more Water +14.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
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1
Soba
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1680.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1680.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Soba Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 21.44g Soba
Protein 25.55g 5.06g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.1g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 21.44g Soba
Calories 148kcal 99kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 4mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.48mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 25mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 35mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 60mg Soba
Zinc 2.73mg 0.12mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.008mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.374mg Clam
Selenium 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.094mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.026mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.51mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.235mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.04mg Clam
Folate 29µg 7µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.072mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.177mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.195mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.33mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.214mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.072mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.217mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.249mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.119mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.019g Soba
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.026g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.031g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Soba
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
6%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
10%
Soba

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 1142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/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.