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Corned beef vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corned beef and clam?

  • Corned beef is richer in zinc, while clam is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4053% higher.
  • Clam has 34 times less saturated fat than corned beef. Corned beef has 6.34g of saturated fat, while clam has 0.188g.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index (27) than corned beef (0).

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 more ZincZinc +67.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +333.1%
Contains more IronIron +51.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +346.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.1%

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.
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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5966.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Clam
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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 FatsFats +873.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +991.5%
Contains more OtherOther +44%
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Clam
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5260.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 98.89µg 4053%
Copper 0.154mg 0.688mg 59%
Selenium 32.8µg 64µg 57%
Manganese 0.022mg 1mg 43%
Phosphorus 125mg 338mg 30%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.188g 28%
Fats 18.98g 1.95g 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.172g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.426mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Zinc 4.58mg 2.73mg 17%
Protein 18.17g 25.55g 15%
Potassium 145mg 628mg 14%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Iron 1.86mg 2.81mg 12%
Sodium 973mg 1202mg 10%
Cholesterol 98mg 67mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.15mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.11mg 9%
Calcium 8mg 92mg 8%
Folate 6µg 29µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.68mg 5%
Calories 251kcal 148kcal 5%
Carbs 0.47g 5.13g 2%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 3.354mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.552g 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 5.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.152g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.