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Clam vs. Sofrito sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clam and Sofrito sauce

  • Clam has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, while Sofrito sauce has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Copper is 58% higher.
  • Sofrito sauce contains 5 times less Manganese than Clam. Clam contains 1mg of Manganese, while Sofrito sauce contains 0.191mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe.

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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
8
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 18% 6% 35% 35% 55% 38% 60% 149% 25% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.6%
Contains more IronIron +198.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +317%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +423.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
~equal in Sodium ~1145mg

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
5
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% 34% 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 68% 0% 0% 0% 71% 49% 55% 36% 84% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~20.4mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
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
13% 18% 5% 60% 4%
Protein: 12.8 g
Fats: 18.2 g
Carbs: 5.46 g
Water: 59.66 g
Other: 3.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.6%
Contains more FatsFats +833.3%
~equal in Carbs ~5.46g
~equal in Water ~59.66g
~equal in Other ~3.88g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Sofrito sauce Opinion
Calories 148kcal 237kcal Sofrito sauce
Protein 25.55g 12.8g Clam
Fats 1.95g 18.2g Sofrito sauce
Vitamin C 22.1mg 20.4mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 3.76g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 5.46g Sofrito sauce
Cholesterol 67mg Sofrito sauce
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Sofrito sauce
Calcium 92mg 20mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 401mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.94mg Clam
Fiber 0g 1.7g Sofrito sauce
Copper 0.688mg 0.165mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 1.41mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 139mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 1145mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin A 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.191mg Clam
Selenium 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.284mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.212mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.918mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.597mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.364mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B12 98.89µg Clam
Folate 29µg 43µg Sofrito sauce
Saturated Fat 0.188g Sofrito sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Sofrito sauce
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
981%
Clam
30%
Sofrito sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
42%
Sofrito sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Sofrito sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171174/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.