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Clam vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Cayenne pepper

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper has 40 times less Sodium than Clam. Clam has 1202mg of Sodium, while Cayenne pepper has 30mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +627.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +744.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.7%
Contains more IronIron +177.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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%
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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2127.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +265.5%
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.7%
Contains more WaterWater +690.6%
Contains more FatsFats +785.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1003.9%
Contains more OtherOther +61.9%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1498.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1416.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Cayenne pepper
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 148kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 25.55g 12.01g Clam
Fats 1.95g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 22.1mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 5.13g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 5.13g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 18mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 92mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 628mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 2.81mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Clam
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.688mg 0.373mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 2.48mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 293mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 570IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 171µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 1mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 64µg 8.8µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 29µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.188g 3.26g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Cayenne pepper
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

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 - 3.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1172mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.