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Clam vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clam and Teff

  • Clam has more Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 358% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Teff is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Teff, uncooked.

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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
2
:
8
Teff
Contains more Potassium +47.1%
Contains more Selenium +1354.5%
Contains more Calcium +95.7%
Contains more Iron +171.5%
Contains more Magnesium +922.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +33%
Contains more Copper +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +824%
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 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Potassium +47.1%
Contains more Selenium +1354.5%
Contains more Calcium +95.7%
Contains more Iron +171.5%
Contains more Magnesium +922.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +33%
Contains more Copper +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +824%

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
5
:
6
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.363
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.363

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
2
Teff
Contains more Protein +92.1%
Contains more Water +621.5%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +1325.5%
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
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more Protein +92.1%
Contains more Water +621.5%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +1325.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
:
2
Teff
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Teff Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 65.13g Teff
Protein 25.55g 13.3g Clam
Fats 1.95g 2.38g Teff
Carbs 5.13g 73.13g Teff
Calories 148kcal 367kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Clam
Fiber 0g 8g Teff
Calcium 92mg 180mg Teff
Iron 2.81mg 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 18mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 338mg 429mg Teff
Potassium 628mg 427mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 2.73mg 3.63mg Teff
Copper 0.688mg 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 1mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 64µg 4.4µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 9IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin C 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.27mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 3.363mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.482mg Teff
Folate 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.139mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.51mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.501mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.068mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.376mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.428mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.698mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.686mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.301mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.449g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.589g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.071g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Teff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.261g)
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.