Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Cucumber, peeled, raw vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between cucumber, peeled, raw and clam

  • Clam is higher than cucumber, peeled, raw in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than cucumber, peeled, raw.
  • The amount of sodium in cucumber, peeled, raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cucumber, peeled, raw and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

Infographic

Cucumber, peeled, raw vs Clam infographic
Infographic link

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% 4.2% 12% 8.3% 24% 4.6% 9% 0.26% 9.5% 0.55%
Clam
9
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 -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +361.8%
Contains more IronIron +1177.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +869%
Contains more ZincZinc +1505.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1509.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1269.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63900%

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 11% 4.3% 0.6% 0% 7.8% 5.8% 0.69% 14% 12% 0% 18% 11% 3.1%
Clam
9
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1604%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8964.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 97%
Protein: 0.59 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 2.16 g
Water: 96.73 g
Other: 0.36 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +52%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4230.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1118.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.5%
Contains more OtherOther +936.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
72% 11% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 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 -93.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber, peeled, raw Clam Opinion
Calories 12kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 0.59g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.16g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 3.2mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 1.46g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 2.16g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Cucumber, peeled, raw
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Clam
Calcium 14mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 136mg 628mg Clam
Iron 0.22mg 2.81mg Clam
Sugar 1.38g Clam
Fiber 0.7g 0g Cucumber, peeled, raw
Copper 0.071mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 0.17mg 2.73mg Clam
Starch 0.08g Cucumber, peeled, raw
Phosphorus 21mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 2mg 1202mg Cucumber, peeled, raw
Vitamin A 72IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 4µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber, peeled, raw
Manganese 0.073mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 0.1µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.037mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.11mg Clam
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 7.2µg Cucumber, peeled, raw
Folate 14µg 29µg Clam
Choline 5.7mg Cucumber, peeled, raw
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.188g Cucumber, peeled, raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.012mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.012mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.025mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.025mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.012mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.012mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.002mg 0.49mg Clam
Fructose 0.75g Cucumber, peeled, raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber, peeled, raw Clam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
7%
Cucumber, peeled, raw
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber, peeled, raw
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber, peeled, raw
Cucumber, peeled, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber, peeled, raw
Cucumber, peeled, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber, peeled, raw
Cucumber, peeled, raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber, peeled, raw
Cucumber, peeled, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cucumber, peeled, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169225/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.