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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.
Clam
6
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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.2%
Contains more IronIron +2454.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3722.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10566.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
8
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4040.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63775%
Contains more FatsFats +3150%
Contains more WaterWater +96.5%
Contains more OtherOther +693.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1206.8%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1463.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3147.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 148kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Protein 25.55g 0.04g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.06g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 5.13g 67.04g Maple syrup
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Maple syrup
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Maple syrup
Calcium 92mg 102mg Maple syrup
Potassium 628mg 212mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.11mg Clam
Sugar 60.46g Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.018mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 1.47mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 2mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 12mg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg Clam
Manganese 1mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 64µg 0.6µg 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
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Folate 29µg 0µg Clam
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.011g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.017g 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
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
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?
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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. 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.