Cornmeal vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cornmeal and clam
- Cornmeal has more folate and vitamin B1, while clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
- Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
- Clam contains 7 times less folate than cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 209µg of folate, while clam contains 29µg.
- The amount of sodium in cornmeal is lower.
- Clam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.
The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2966.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +342.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +805.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +313.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +474.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +509.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +267.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +620.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1454.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1448.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +259.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +469.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +631.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 98.89µg | 4120% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 64µg | 97% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.688mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1202mg | 52% |
| Folate | 209µg | 29µg | 45% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 25.55g | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 1mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 338mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.15mg | 33% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 5.13g | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 2.81mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 2.73mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 171µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 628mg | 14% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 148kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 3.354mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 92mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.68mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.426mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.552g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.172g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 1.95g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 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 |
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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
42%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1195mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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