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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 from Clam is 4120% higher.

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
7
:
3
Wasabi
Contains more Iron +172.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +68.5%
Contains more Copper +343.9%
Contains more Manganese +155.8%
Contains more Calcium +39.1%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Equal in Potassium - 568
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 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Contains more Iron +172.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +68.5%
Contains more Copper +343.9%
Contains more Manganese +155.8%
Contains more Calcium +39.1%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Equal in Potassium - 568

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
:
3
Wasabi
Contains more Vitamin A +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.1%
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 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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2
Wasabi
Contains more Protein +432.3%
Contains more Fats +209.5%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Contains more Carbs +358.9%
Equal in Water - 69.11
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
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 Protein +432.3%
Contains more Fats +209.5%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Contains more Carbs +358.9%
Equal in Water - 69.11

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 15.74g Wasabi
Protein 25.55g 4.8g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.63g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 23.54g Wasabi
Calories 148kcal 109kcal Clam
Fiber 0g 7.8g Wasabi
Calcium 92mg 128mg Wasabi
Iron 2.81mg 1.03mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 69mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 338mg 80mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 568mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 17mg Wasabi
Zinc 2.73mg 1.62mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.155mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.391mg Clam
Selenium 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 35IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 2µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 41.9mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.131mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.114mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.743mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.203mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.274mg Wasabi
Folate 29µg 18µg Clam
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 Wasabi
Saturated Fat 0.188g Wasabi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Wasabi
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
25%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
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.