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Clam vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Clam and Maple syrup

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin C, however, Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% more.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Syrups, maple.

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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.
Contains more Iron +2454.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16800%
Contains more Potassium +196.2%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +3722.2%
Contains more Selenium +10566.7%
Contains more Calcium +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +190.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Iron +2454.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16800%
Contains more Potassium +196.2%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +3722.2%
Contains more Selenium +10566.7%
Contains more Calcium +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +190.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4040.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4040.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63775%
Contains more Fats +3150%
Contains more Water +96.5%
Contains more Other +693.6%
Contains more Carbs +1206.8%
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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +63775%
Contains more Fats +3150%
Contains more Water +96.5%
Contains more Other +693.6%
Contains more Carbs +1206.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1463.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3147.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1463.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3147.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 25.55g 0.04g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.06g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 148kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g Clam
Calcium 92mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 2.81mg 0.11mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 338mg 2mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 212mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 12mg Maple syrup
Zinc 2.73mg 1.47mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.018mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 64µg 0.6µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.066mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.081mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.036mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.002mg Clam
Folate 29µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
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
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.007g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.011g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.017g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Maple syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1063%
Clam
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.