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Clam vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are clam and garlic powder different?

  • Clam is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin B2; however, garlic powder is richer in vitamin B6, fiber, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4120% higher.
  • Garlic powder has a lower glycemic index (5) than clam (27).

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Spices, garlic powder 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
3
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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +327.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90%
Contains more IronIron +101.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
~equal in Zinc ~2.99mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.979mg

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% 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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1741.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1403.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.743mg

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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.4%
Contains more FatsFats +167.1%
Contains more WaterWater +886.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1317.7%
~equal in Other ~3.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
46% 21% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Garlic powder DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 1.654mg 119%
Selenium 64µg 23.9µg 73%
Sodium 1202mg 60mg 50%
Fiber 0g 9g 36%
Iron 2.81mg 5.65mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.435mg 24%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1.2mg 23%
Carbs 5.13g 72.73g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.141mg 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg 19%
Protein 25.55g 16.55g 18%
Copper 0.688mg 0.533mg 17%
Potassium 628mg 1193mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.796mg 16%
Magnesium 18mg 77mg 14%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Phosphorus 338mg 414mg 11%
Calories 148kcal 331kcal 9%
Folate 29µg 47µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.67mg 4%
Zinc 2.73mg 2.99mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.178g 2%
Fats 1.95g 0.73g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.743mg 1%
Manganese 1mg 0.979mg 1%
Calcium 92mg 79mg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 63.73g N/A
Sugar 2.43g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.249g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.115g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.414mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.728mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.768mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.111mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.525mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.667mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.263mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Garlic powder
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
983%
Clam
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 1142mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.