Ham vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ham and clam
- Ham has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B6; however, clam is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4093% more than ham.
- Ham has 5 times more vitamin B1 than clam. While ham has 0.754mg of vitamin B1, clam has only 0.15mg.
- The glycemic index of clam is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +770.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1751.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +402.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15113.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +866.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +242% |
~equal in
Water
~63.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1423.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.552g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 98.89µg | 4093% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 64µg | 81% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.688mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.15mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 1mg | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.11mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 338mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 171µg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.81mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.426mg | 17% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 287mg | 628mg | 10% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 25.55g | 9% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Folate | 3µg | 29µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 0.188g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.68mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 0.172g | 6% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 1.95g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 67mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 3.354mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 5.13g | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.73mg | 1% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 148kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 1202mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.552g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
44%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.622g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.