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Clam vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Tarragon

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Tarragon is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Tarragon.
  • Tarragon has 15 times less Selenium than Clam. Clam has 64µg of Selenium, while Tarragon has 4.4µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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
3
:
Contains more Selenium +1354.5%
Contains more Calcium +1138%
Contains more Iron +1049.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1827.8%
Contains more Potassium +380.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +696.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 313
Equal in Copper - 0.677
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 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Selenium +1354.5%
Contains more Calcium +1138%
Contains more Iron +1049.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1827.8%
Contains more Potassium +380.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +696.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 313
Equal in Copper - 0.677

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
2
:
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2090.9%
Contains more Folate +844.8%
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 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2090.9%
Contains more Folate +844.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Water +722.2%
Contains more Fats +271.3%
Contains more Carbs +878.9%
Contains more Other +222.5%
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
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Water +722.2%
Contains more Fats +271.3%
Contains more Carbs +878.9%
Contains more Other +222.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +569.9%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +569.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 25.55g 22.77g Clam
Fats 1.95g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 5.13g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 148kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Fiber 0g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 92mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 2.81mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 18mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 338mg 313mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 1202mg 62mg Tarragon
Zinc 2.73mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.688mg 0.677mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 64µg 4.4µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin C 22.1mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 29µg 274µg Tarragon
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 Tarragon
Saturated Fat 0.188g 1.881g Clam
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 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Tarragon
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
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 1140mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.