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Figs vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are figs and clam different?

  • Figs contain less vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin C than clam.
  • Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4120% more than figs.
  • Figs contain less sodium.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

Figs, raw and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were 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.
Figs
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Clam
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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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.7%
Contains more IronIron +659.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +882.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1720%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2314.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +681.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31900%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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.
Figs
3
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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Clam
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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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1005%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +738.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.11mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
2
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3306.7%
Contains more FatsFats +550%
Contains more OtherOther +465.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
1
22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +283.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs Clam
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 Figs Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 0.2µg 64µg 116%
Copper 0.07mg 0.688mg 69%
Sodium 1mg 1202mg 52%
Protein 0.75g 25.55g 50%
Phosphorus 14mg 338mg 46%
Manganese 0.128mg 1mg 38%
Iron 0.37mg 2.81mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.426mg 29%
Zinc 0.15mg 2.73mg 23%
Vitamin C 2mg 22.1mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.354mg 18%
Vitamin A 7µg 171µg 18%
Potassium 232mg 628mg 12%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.68mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.15mg 8%
Calcium 35mg 92mg 6%
Folate 6µg 29µg 6%
Carbs 19.18g 5.13g 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Calories 74kcal 148kcal 4%
Fats 0.3g 1.95g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.552g 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.06g 0.188g 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 5.13g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 16.26g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.11mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 0.172g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Clam
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
8%
Figs
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/nutrients
  2. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.