Clam vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are clam and thyme different?
- Clam has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, fiber, magnesium, calcium, and manganese.
- Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4120% more than thyme.
- Thyme has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of thyme is 45, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Thyme, fresh types were used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +24% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +218.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +788.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +340.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +521% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +624.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +359.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +376.6% |
~equal in
Water
~65.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.532g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 0µg | 4120% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 17.45mg | 183% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 160.1mg | 153% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 116% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 14g | 56% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 9mg | 52% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 5.56g | 40% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 160mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 106mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 405mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 1.719mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.348mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.555mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 1.824mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.048mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 1.81mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 238µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 24.45g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.409mg | 5% |
| Folate | 29µg | 45µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.471mg | 3% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 101kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 609mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 0.467g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 1.68g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.081g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.532g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
983%
70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 1193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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.