Clam vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Clam and Table salt?
- Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin C, and Zinc than Table salt.
- Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
- Clam is lower in Sodium.
We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Salt, table types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +7750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +751.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2193.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2630% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.55 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
63.64 g
Other:
3.73 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31720% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2575.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 148kcal | 0kcal |
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| Protein | 25.55g | 0g |
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| Fats | 1.95g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 2.81mg | 0.33mg |
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| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 2.73mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 338mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 1202mg | 38758mg |
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| Vitamin A | 570IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 171µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 1mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 64µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 0µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.188g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.172g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0mg |
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| Leucine | 1.798mg | 0mg |
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| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0mg |
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| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0mg |
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| Valine | 1.116mg | 0mg |
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| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
510%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 37556mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins