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Clam vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Spaghetti

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin C in Clam is higher than in Spaghetti.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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
:
Contains more Calcium +1214.3%
Contains more Iron +462%
Contains more Phosphorus +482.8%
Contains more Potassium +1327.3%
Contains more Zinc +435.3%
Contains more Copper +588%
Contains more Manganese +210.6%
Contains more Selenium +142.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +1214.3%
Contains more Iron +462%
Contains more Phosphorus +482.8%
Contains more Potassium +1327.3%
Contains more Zinc +435.3%
Contains more Copper +588%
Contains more Manganese +210.6%
Contains more Selenium +142.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2030%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +738.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
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% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2030%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +738.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
:
Contains more Protein +340.5%
Contains more Fats +109.7%
Contains more Other +1232.1%
Contains more Carbs +501.6%
Equal in Water - 62.13
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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +340.5%
Contains more Fats +109.7%
Contains more Other +1232.1%
Contains more Carbs +501.6%
Equal in Water - 62.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.176
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.176

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 25.55g 5.8g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.93g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 148kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g Clam
Fiber 0g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 92mg 7mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.5mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 338mg 58mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 44mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 2.73mg 0.51mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.1mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.322mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 26.4µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.06mg Spaghetti
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.02mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.02mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.4mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.112mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.049mg Clam
Folate 29µg 7µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.083mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.206mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.228mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.44mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.133mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.065mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.297mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.262mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.132mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.176g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.131g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.326g Clam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.