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Horseradish vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between horseradish and clam

  • Clam is richer than horseradish in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4120% higher.

Food types used in this article are Horseradish, prepared 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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
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 +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.3%
Contains more IronIron +569%
Contains more CopperCopper +1086.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +990.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +693.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2185.7%

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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
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 CVitamin C +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +96.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +768.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +631.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 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 CarbsCarbs +120.1%
Contains more WaterWater +33.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2065.3%
Contains more FatsFats +182.6%
Contains more OtherOther +111.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 2.8µg 64µg 111%
Copper 0.058mg 0.688mg 70%
Protein 1.18g 25.55g 49%
Phosphorus 31mg 338mg 44%
Manganese 0.126mg 1mg 38%
Sodium 420mg 1202mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.426mg 31%
Iron 0.42mg 2.81mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 3.354mg 19%
Zinc 0.83mg 2.73mg 17%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.15mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.68mg 12%
Potassium 246mg 628mg 11%
Folate 57µg 29µg 7%
Calories 48kcal 148kcal 5%
Calcium 56mg 92mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin C 24.9mg 22.1mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 18mg 2%
Carbs 11.29g 5.13g 2%
Fats 0.69g 1.95g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.552g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Net carbs 7.99g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 7.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.09g 0.188g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.13g 0.172g 0%
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%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horseradish 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
13%
Horseradish
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horseradish
Horseradish contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.