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Clam vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Flour

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C, however, Flour is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Iron.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Flour.
  • Flour contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.

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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
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%
Flour
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 9.4% 174% 48% 19% 46% 0.26% 89% 185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +513.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +486.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +377.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +290%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +65.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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
5
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%
Flour
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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 196% 114% 111% 26% 10% 0% 0.75% 137% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more FolateFolate +531%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
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
Flour
1
10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.3%
Contains more FatsFats +99%
Contains more WaterWater +433.9%
Contains more OtherOther +710.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1387.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Flour
1
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.413 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +97.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Flour Opinion
Calories 148kcal 364kcal Flour
Protein 25.55g 10.33g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.98g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 73.61g Flour
Carbs 5.13g 76.31g Flour
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Flour
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Flour
Calcium 92mg 15mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 107mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 4.64mg Flour
Sugar 0.27g Clam
Fiber 0g 2.7g Flour
Copper 0.688mg 0.144mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.7mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 108mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 2mg Flour
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.06mg Flour
Manganese 1mg 0.682mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 33.9µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.785mg Flour
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.494mg Flour
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 5.904mg Flour
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.438mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.044mg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.3µg Flour
Folate 29µg 183µg Flour
Choline 10.4mg Flour
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.155g Flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.087g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.413g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.127mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.281mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.357mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.71mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.228mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.183mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.52mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.415mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.23mg Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Flour
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
981%
Clam
46%
Flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
59%
Flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/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.