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Clam vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are clam and wasabi different?

  • Clam is higher in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, and iron; however, wasabi is richer in fiber and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4120% higher.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index (27) than wasabi (41).

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Wasabi, root, raw are the varieties 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.
Clam
6
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%
Wasabi
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more IronIron +172.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
~equal in Potassium ~568mg

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
7
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%
Wasabi
2
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Wasabi
2
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +432.3%
Contains more FatsFats +209.5%
Contains more OtherOther +94.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +358.9%
~equal in Water ~69.11g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Wasabi DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Selenium 64µg 116%
Copper 0.688mg 0.155mg 59%
Sodium 1202mg 17mg 52%
Protein 25.55g 4.8g 42%
Phosphorus 338mg 80mg 37%
Fiber 0g 7.8g 31%
Manganese 1mg 0.391mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.114mg 24%
Iron 2.81mg 1.03mg 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 41.9mg 22%
Vitamin A 171µg 2µg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.743mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.274mg 13%
Magnesium 18mg 69mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.203mg 10%
Zinc 2.73mg 1.62mg 10%
Carbs 5.13g 23.54g 6%
Calcium 92mg 128mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 4%
Folate 29µg 18µg 3%
Calories 148kcal 109kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.131mg 2%
Potassium 628mg 568mg 2%
Fats 1.95g 0.63g 2%
Saturated fat 0.188g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 15.74g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Clam Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.