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Danish pastry vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and clam

  • Clam is richer than danish pastry in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin C, zinc, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4112% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 36 times more saturated fat than clam. Danish pastry contains 6.794g of saturated fat, while clam contains 0.188g.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 -65.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +540.8%
Contains more IronIron +56.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +673%
Contains more ZincZinc +290%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.6%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49345%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +1023.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +625.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.4%
Contains more WaterWater +102.7%
Contains more OtherOther +148.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 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 +6477.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +366.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 98.89µg 4112%
Selenium 18.9µg 64µg 82%
Copper 0.089mg 0.688mg 67%
Protein 8g 25.55g 35%
Sodium 417mg 1202mg 34%
Phosphorus 108mg 338mg 33%
Fats 21.9g 1.95g 31%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.188g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.172g 28%
Manganese 0.351mg 1mg 28%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 22.1mg 24%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.73mg 18%
Potassium 98mg 628mg 16%
Cholesterol 23mg 67mg 15%
Vitamin A 35µg 171µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.552g 13%
Iron 1.8mg 2.81mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.426mg 13%
Calories 374kcal 148kcal 11%
Carbs 37.2g 5.13g 11%
Folate 60µg 29µg 8%
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.354mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.68mg 8%
Calcium 35mg 92mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.11mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 5.13g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 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
Danish pastry 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
22%
Danish pastry
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 785mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.606g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.