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Fruit salad vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fruit salad and Clam

  • Fruit salad has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% more.
  • Fruit salad is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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.
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +736.4%
Contains more Iron +1024%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +2314.3%
Contains more Potassium +441.4%
Contains more Zinc +1850%
Contains more Copper +1276%
Contains more Manganese +562.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +736.4%
Contains more Iron +1024%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +2314.3%
Contains more Potassium +441.4%
Contains more Zinc +1850%
Contains more Copper +1276%
Contains more Manganese +562.3%

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 C +569.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +842.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1183%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.4%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 570
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 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 C +569.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +842.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1183%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.4%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 570

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +154.4%
Contains more Water +35.4%
Contains more Protein +4909.8%
Contains more Fats +6400%
Contains more Other +1334.6%
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 +154.4%
Contains more Water +35.4%
Contains more Protein +4909.8%
Contains more Fats +6400%
Contains more Other +1334.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4918.2%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4918.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Clam Opinion
Net carbs 12.05g 5.13g Fruit salad
Protein 0.51g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.03g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 13.05g 5.13g Fruit salad
Calories 50kcal 148kcal Clam
Fiber 1g 0g Fruit salad
Calcium 11mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.25mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Clam
Phosphorus 14mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 116mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 5mg 1202mg Fruit salad
Zinc 0.14mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.05mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.151mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 600IU 570IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 3.3mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 3µg 29µg Clam
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 Fruit salad
Saturated Fat 0.004g 0.188g Fruit salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad 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
6%
Fruit salad
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1197mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.