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Lamb vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb and Clam

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B3, while Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4014% higher.
  • Clam contains 47 times less Saturated Fat than Lamb. Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, while Clam contains 0.188g.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
3
:
7
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +63.4%
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.8%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains more Copper +478.2%
Contains more Manganese +4445.5%
Contains more Selenium +142.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +63.4%
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.8%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains more Copper +478.2%
Contains more Manganese +4445.5%
Contains more Selenium +142.4%

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.
Lamb
5
:
7
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3778%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3778%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
1
:
4
Clam
Contains more Fats +973.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Other +354.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Fats +973.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Other +354.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
:
1
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5027.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5027.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 24.52g 25.55g Clam
Fats 20.94g 1.95g Lamb
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 294kcal 148kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 92mg Clam
Iron 1.88mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 310mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 72mg 1202mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.73mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.022mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 26.4µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 0IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.354mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.11mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.286mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.112mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.798mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.909mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.576mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.915mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.116mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.49mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.172g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.552g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.642g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.