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Eggnog vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between eggnog and clam?

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, zinc, and vitamin B3 than eggnog.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4102% higher.
  • Eggnog is lower in sodium.
  • Eggnog has a higher glycemic index (55) than clam (27).

We used Eggnog 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.
Eggnog
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
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 more CalciumCalcium +41.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.6%
Contains more IronIron +1305%
Contains more CopperCopper +5192.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +493.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1423.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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.
Eggnog
4
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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1373.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3094.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21875.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
3
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Clam
2
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 +114.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.9%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +461.5%
Contains more OtherOther +456.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +657%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggnog Clam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Eggnog Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 98.89µg 4102%
Selenium 4.2µg 64µg 109%
Copper 0.013mg 0.688mg 75%
Sodium 54mg 1202mg 50%
Manganese 0.005mg 1mg 43%
Protein 4.55g 25.55g 42%
Iron 0.2mg 2.81mg 33%
Phosphorus 109mg 338mg 33%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 22.1mg 23%
Zinc 0.46mg 2.73mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 3.354mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.426mg 18%
Potassium 165mg 628mg 14%
Vitamin A 59µg 171µg 12%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.188g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.15mg 10%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Folate 1µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.68mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.11mg 5%
Calcium 130mg 92mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.172g 3%
Calories 88kcal 148kcal 3%
Cholesterol 59mg 67mg 3%
Fats 4.19g 1.95g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.552g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Carbs 8.05g 5.13g 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 5.13g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.49mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog 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
17%
Eggnog
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.