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Clam vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between clam and sweet roll

  • Clam is higher than sweet roll in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin C, zinc, potassium, and iron.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4115% more than sweet roll.
  • Clam contains 11 times more vitamin C than sweet roll. While clam contains 22.1mg of vitamin C, sweet roll contains only 2mg.
  • The amount of sodium in sweet roll is lower.
  • The glycemic index of clam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +465.8%
Contains more IronIron +75.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +681.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +362.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +344.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +276.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
~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
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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 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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1005%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70535.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.107mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +312.1%
Contains more WaterWater +156.6%
Contains more OtherOther +119.4%
Contains more FatsFats +741%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +892.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2689%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1253.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Sweet roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.14µg 4115%
Selenium 64µg 17µg 85%
Copper 0.688mg 0.088mg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 7.473g 46%
Sodium 1202mg 304mg 39%
Protein 25.55g 6.2g 39%
Phosphorus 338mg 76mg 37%
Manganese 1mg 0.3mg 30%
Fats 1.95g 16.4g 22%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 2mg 22%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.59mg 19%
Iron 2.81mg 1.6mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.324mg 15%
Potassium 628mg 111mg 15%
Carbs 5.13g 50.9g 15%
Saturated fat 0.188g 3.079g 13%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 4.797g 12%
Vitamin A 171µg 62µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.265mg 12%
Folate 29µg 72µg 11%
Calories 148kcal 372kcal 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Choline 41.3mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.384mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.406mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Calcium 92mg 72mg 2%
Net carbs 5.13g 48.5g N/A
Cholesterol 67mg 66mg 0%
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 31.73g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.107mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 898mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.891g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.