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Fireweed vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fireweed and Clam

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Magnesium, yet Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4120% higher.
  • Fireweed contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, 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.
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Clam
Contains more Calcium +366.3%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Manganese +570.4%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +213%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +7011.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.73
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +366.3%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Manganese +570.4%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +213%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +7011.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.73

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 +531.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474.5%
Contains more Folate +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +904.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.9%
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 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
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 +531.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474.5%
Contains more Folate +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +904.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Fats +41%
Contains more Carbs +274.7%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Protein +442.5%
Contains more Other +46.9%
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 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 Fats +41%
Contains more Carbs +274.7%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Protein +442.5%
Contains more Other +46.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Clam Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 5.13g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 25.55g Clam
Fats 2.75g 1.95g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 5.13g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 148kcal Clam
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 92mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 156mg 18mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 494mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 34mg 1202mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.32mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 6.704mg 1mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 3598IU 570IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 171µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 3.354mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.68mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.11mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 29µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
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 Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.188g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed 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
55%
Fireweed
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1168mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.