Lamb vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lamb and clam
- Lamb has more vitamin B3 and zinc, while clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
- 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.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +441.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +478.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4445.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3778% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +61.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +973.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +354.9% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5027.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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 | 2.55µg | 98.89µg | 4014% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 64µg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.688mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 1202mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 0.188g | 39% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 1.95g | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 0.172g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 338mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 3.354mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 171µg | 19% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 2.73mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.426mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.81mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 67mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 628mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 148kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.552g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 25.55g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 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 |
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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%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 - 8.642g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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