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Garden cress vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Garden cress and Clam

  • Garden cress has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% more.
  • Garden cress has 3 times more Vitamin C than Clam. Garden cress has 69mg of Vitamin C, while Clam has 22.1mg.
  • Garden cress is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cress, garden, raw 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 Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +116.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.7%
Contains more Zinc +1087%
Contains more Copper +304.7%
Contains more Manganese +80.8%
Contains more Selenium +7011.1%
Equal in Potassium - 628
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +116.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.7%
Contains more Zinc +1087%
Contains more Copper +304.7%
Contains more Manganese +80.8%
Contains more Selenium +7011.1%
Equal in Potassium - 628

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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +1113.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Folate +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1113.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Folate +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +40.5%
Contains more Protein +882.7%
Contains more Fats +178.6%
Contains more Other +107.2%
Equal in Carbs - 5.13
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
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 Water +40.5%
Contains more Protein +882.7%
Contains more Fats +178.6%
Contains more Other +107.2%
Equal in Carbs - 5.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.1%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Clam Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 5.13g Clam
Protein 2.6g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.7g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 5.5g 5.13g Garden cress
Calories 32kcal 148kcal Clam
Sugar 4.4g Clam
Fiber 1.1g 0g Garden cress
Calcium 81mg 92mg Clam
Iron 1.3mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 76mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 606mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 14mg 1202mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.23mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.17mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.553mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 0.9µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 6917IU 570IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 171µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 69mg 22.1mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.11mg Garden cress
Folate 80µg 29µg Garden cress
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 541.9µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.188g Garden cress
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 0.172g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
187%
Garden cress
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 1188mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.