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Dates vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dates and Clam?

  • Dates are richer in Fiber, while Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • Dates are lower in Sodium.

We used Dates, deglet noor 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.
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Clam
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +135.9%
Contains more Iron +175.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.2%
Contains more Zinc +841.4%
Contains more Copper +234%
Contains more Manganese +281.7%
Contains more Selenium +2033.3%
Equal in Potassium - 628
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +135.9%
Contains more Iron +175.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.2%
Contains more Zinc +841.4%
Contains more Copper +234%
Contains more Manganese +281.7%
Contains more Selenium +2033.3%
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 B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin C +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +52.6%
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
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 B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin C +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Carbs +1362.6%
Contains more Protein +942.9%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +210%
Contains more Other +133.1%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 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 Carbs +1362.6%
Contains more Protein +942.9%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +210%
Contains more Other +133.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +377.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2805.3%
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +377.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2805.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Clam Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 5.13g Dates
Protein 2.45g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.39g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 75.03g 5.13g Dates
Calories 282kcal 148kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g Clam
Fiber 8g 0g Dates
Calcium 39mg 92mg Clam
Iron 1.02mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 43mg 18mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 656mg 628mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 1202mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.206mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.262mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 3µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 10IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin C 0.4mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.11mg Dates
Folate 19µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.043mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.049mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.084mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.066mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.022mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.071mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.032mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.188g Dates
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dates 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
12%
Dates
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.