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Clam vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Clam and Wheat

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, yet Wheat is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Wheat .
  • The amount of Sodium in Wheat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Wheat, durum.

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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
3
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more IronIron +25.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.7%

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
4
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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 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% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.3%
~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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.8%
Contains more WaterWater +481.7%
Contains more OtherOther +109.6%
Contains more FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1286.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Wheat Opinion
Calories 148kcal 339kcal Wheat
Protein 25.55g 13.68g Clam
Fats 1.95g 2.47g Wheat
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 71.13g Wheat
Carbs 5.13g 71.13g Wheat
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Wheat
Magnesium 18mg 144mg Wheat
Calcium 92mg 34mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 431mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 3.52mg Wheat
Copper 0.688mg 0.553mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 4.16mg Wheat
Phosphorus 338mg 508mg Wheat
Sodium 1202mg 2mg Wheat
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg Clam
Manganese 1mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 64µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.121mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Folate 29µg 43µg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.454g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.344g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.978g Wheat
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.176mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.366mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.533mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.934mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.303mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.221mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.681mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.594mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.322mg Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
981%
Clam
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.