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Hash browns vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hash browns and clam

  • Clam is higher than hash browns in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, and zinc.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than hash browns.
  • The glycemic index of clam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +384.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains more IronIron +368.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +588%
Contains more ZincZinc +658.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +532.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15900%

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.
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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1021.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Clam
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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 +773.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +463%
Contains more ProteinProtein +890.3%
Contains more WaterWater +29.2%
Contains more OtherOther +67.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Clam
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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 +4450.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +926.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 0.4µg 64µg 116%
Copper 0.1mg 0.688mg 65%
Protein 2.58g 25.55g 46%
Manganese 0.158mg 1mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.552g 34%
Phosphorus 98mg 338mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.426mg 30%
Iron 0.6mg 2.81mg 28%
Sodium 566mg 1202mg 28%
Fats 17.04g 1.95g 23%
Zinc 0.36mg 2.73mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 22.1mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0.172g 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.188g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.354mg 9%
Potassium 355mg 628mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Carbs 28.88g 5.13g 8%
Calcium 19mg 92mg 7%
Calories 272kcal 148kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.68mg 6%
Folate 12µg 29µg 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.15mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns 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
20%
Hash browns
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 636mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.