Ground beef vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ground beef and clam
- Ground beef is richer in zinc, yet clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4017% higher.
- Ground beef contains 32 times more saturated fat than clam. Ground beef contains 6.073g of saturated fat, while clam contains 0.188g.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than clam.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 more ZincZinc | +113.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +178.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +770.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11011.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +235.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +194.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +149.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3871.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +314.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
25.55 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
63.64 g
Other:
3.73 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +688.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.55g
~equal in
Water
~63.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
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 | +4157% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 98.89µg | 4017% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 64µg | 82% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.688mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 1202mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 1mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.73mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 0.188g | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 338mg | 25% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 1.95g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.426mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 171µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 0.172g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.11mg | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 241mg | 628mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.81mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 92mg | 6% |
| Folate | 7µg | 29µg | 6% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 148kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.354mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.68mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 25.55g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.552g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.49mg | 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 |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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
46%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.885g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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.