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Clam vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between clam and paprika?

  • Clam is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, paprika is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% more.
  • Paprika contains 18 times less sodium than clam. Clam contains 1202mg of sodium, while paprika contains 68mg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than clam (27).

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Spices, paprika 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +915.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +888.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +263.1%
Contains more IronIron +652.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59%
~equal in Copper ~0.713mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~314mg

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
2
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%
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1340.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +199.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1846.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +69%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.7%
Contains more WaterWater +466.2%
Contains more FatsFats +561%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +952.4%
Contains more OtherOther +107.5%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +885.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1306.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Paprika
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 Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Vitamin A 171µg 2463µg 255%
Iron 2.81mg 21.14mg 229%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 2.141mg 156%
Fiber 0g 34.9g 140%
Selenium 64µg 6.3µg 105%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 1.23mg 62%
Sodium 1202mg 68mg 49%
Potassium 628mg 2280mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 7.766g 48%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 10.06mg 42%
Magnesium 18mg 178mg 38%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 2.51mg 37%
Manganese 1mg 1.59mg 26%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0.9mg 24%
Protein 25.55g 14.14g 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Fats 1.95g 12.89g 17%
Carbs 5.13g 53.99g 16%
Zinc 2.73mg 4.33mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.33mg 15%
Calcium 92mg 229mg 14%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.188g 2.14g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calories 148kcal 282kcal 7%
Folate 29µg 49µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 1.695g 4%
Copper 0.688mg 0.713mg 3%
Phosphorus 338mg 314mg 3%
Net carbs 5.13g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 1134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.952g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.