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Clam vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between clam and soybean raw?

  • Clam is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, soybean raw is richer in iron, copper, folate, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% more.
  • Soybean raw contains 601 times less sodium than clam. Clam contains 1202mg of sodium, while soybean raw contains 2mg.
  • Soybean raw has a lower glycemic index (14) than clam (27).

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw types in this article.

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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
1
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 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +259.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1455.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +201.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.1%
Contains more IronIron +458.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +141%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +151.7%

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
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 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +482.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1193.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +645.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.8%
Contains more FatsFats +922.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +487.9%
Contains more OtherOther +30.6%

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% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2460.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1938.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Soybean raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Iron 2.81mg 15.7mg 161%
Copper 0.688mg 1.658mg 108%
Folate 29µg 375µg 87%
Selenium 64µg 17.8µg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 11.255g 71%
Manganese 1mg 2.517mg 66%
Magnesium 18mg 280mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.874mg 60%
Sodium 1202mg 2mg 52%
Phosphorus 338mg 704mg 52%
Vitamin K 47µg 39%
Fiber 0g 9.3g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.87mg 34%
Potassium 628mg 1797mg 34%
Fats 1.95g 19.94g 28%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Protein 25.55g 36.49g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.377mg 21%
Choline 115.9mg 21%
Zinc 2.73mg 4.89mg 20%
Calcium 92mg 277mg 19%
Vitamin A 171µg 1µg 19%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 6mg 18%
Calories 148kcal 446kcal 15%
Saturated fat 0.188g 2.884g 12%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.623mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 4.404g 11%
Carbs 5.13g 30.16g 8%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.793mg 2%
Net carbs 5.13g 20.86g N/A
Sugar 7.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.591mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.971mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 3.309mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 2.706mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 2.122mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 2.029mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 1.097mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Soybean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.696g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3.4)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.