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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 RAE, 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.

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
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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% 34% 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% 2955% 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 +8541.1%
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
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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 Opinion
Calories 148kcal 282kcal Paprika
Protein 25.55g 14.14g Clam
Fats 1.95g 12.89g Paprika
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0.9mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 19.09g Paprika
Carbs 5.13g 53.99g Paprika
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Paprika
Magnesium 18mg 178mg Paprika
Calcium 92mg 229mg Paprika
Potassium 628mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 2.81mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Clam
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.688mg 0.713mg Paprika
Zinc 2.73mg 4.33mg Paprika
Phosphorus 338mg 314mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 68mg Paprika
Vitamin A 570IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 1mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 64µg 6.3µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 29µg 49µg Paprika
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 0.188g 2.14g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 7.766g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.07mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.49mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.57mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.92mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.69mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.2mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.61mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.75mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.25mg Clam
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika
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 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
981%
Clam
385%
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.