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Clam vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Cinnamon different?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4120% higher.
  • Clam contains 120 times more Sodium than Cinnamon. While Clam contains 1202mg of Sodium, Cinnamon contains only 10mg.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Spices, cinnamon, ground are the varieties used 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
5
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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +428.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1964.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +989.1%
Contains more IronIron +196.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1646.6%

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
8
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 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +939%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +540.4%
Contains more FatsFats +57.3%
Contains more WaterWater +501.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1471%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +711.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Cinnamon Opinion
Calories 148kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Protein 25.55g 3.99g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.24g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 3.8mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 27.49g Cinnamon
Carbs 5.13g 80.59g Cinnamon
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 18mg 60mg Cinnamon
Calcium 92mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 628mg 431mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Clam
Fiber 0g 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 0.688mg 0.339mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 1.83mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 64mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 10mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 570IU 295IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 15µg Clam
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 1mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 64µg 3.1µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.022mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.041mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.332mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.358mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 29µg 6µg Clam
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.345g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.246g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.068g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.049mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.136mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.146mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.253mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.243mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.078mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.146mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.224mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.117mg Clam
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Cinnamon
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
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.