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Clam vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between clam and summer squash

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc, and vitamin B2 in clam is higher than in summer squash.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than summer squash.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.

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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
8
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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +513.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.7%
Contains more IronIron +702.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1249%
Contains more ZincZinc +841.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +789.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +471.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg

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
7
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 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +588.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +338.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~29µg

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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2011.6%
Contains more FatsFats +983.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.1%
Contains more OtherOther +501.6%
Contains more WaterWater +48.7%

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
30% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +975%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Summer squash DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Selenium 64µg 0.2µg 116%
Copper 0.688mg 0.051mg 71%
Sodium 1202mg 2mg 52%
Protein 25.55g 1.21g 49%
Phosphorus 338mg 38mg 43%
Manganese 1mg 0.175mg 36%
Iron 2.81mg 0.35mg 31%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.142mg 22%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.29mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.487mg 18%
Vitamin A 171µg 10µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.155mg 11%
Potassium 628mg 262mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.048mg 9%
Calcium 92mg 15mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.218mg 8%
Calories 148kcal 16kcal 7%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 17mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.089g 3%
Vitamin K 3µg 3%
Fats 1.95g 0.18g 3%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.044g 1%
Choline 6.7mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Carbs 5.13g 3.35g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 2.25g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Folate 29µg 29µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.016g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.065mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.041mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.025mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Summer squash
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
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.