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Clam vs. Vodka — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between clam and vodka

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin C in clam is higher than in vodka.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than vodka.
  • Vodka contains less sodium.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of vodka is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof.

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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
9
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%
Vodka
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.38% 3.3% 0% 2.1% 0.13% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62700%
Contains more IronIron +28000%
Contains more CopperCopper +6780%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6660%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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.
Clam
9
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% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Vodka
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% 1.3% 1.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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
Vodka
2
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +795.4%
~equal in Water ~66.6g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Vodka DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Selenium 64µg 0µg 116%
Copper 0.688mg 0.01mg 75%
Sodium 1202mg 1mg 52%
Protein 25.55g 0g 51%
Phosphorus 338mg 5mg 48%
Manganese 1mg 0mg 43%
Iron 2.81mg 0.01mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.007mg 32%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Zinc 2.73mg 0mg 25%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0mg 21%
Vitamin A 171µg 19%
Potassium 628mg 1mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.005mg 12%
Calcium 92mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0mg 8%
Folate 29µg 0µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0g 4%
Calories 148kcal 231kcal 4%
Magnesium 18mg 0mg 4%
Fats 1.95g 0g 3%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Vodka
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
983%
Clam
0%
Vodka
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
1%
Vodka

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vodka
Vodka contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.