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Mashed potato vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mashed potato and Clam different?

  • Mashed potato contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin C, and Zinc than Clam.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4118% more than Mashed potato.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +806.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +472.9%
Contains more Potassium +119.6%
Contains more Zinc +1140.9%
Contains more Copper +1865.7%
Contains more Manganese +920.4%
Contains more Selenium +7900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +806.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +472.9%
Contains more Potassium +119.6%
Contains more Zinc +1140.9%
Contains more Copper +1865.7%
Contains more Manganese +920.4%
Contains more Selenium +7900%

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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2740%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.6%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141171.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
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 A +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2740%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.6%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141171.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +44.6%
Contains more Carbs +185.6%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Protein +1448.5%
Contains more Other +196%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 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 +44.6%
Contains more Carbs +185.6%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Protein +1448.5%
Contains more Other +196%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +318.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +318.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Clam Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 5.13g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 25.55g Clam
Fats 2.82g 1.95g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 5.13g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 148kcal Clam
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Clam
Fiber 1.3g 0g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.31mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Clam
Phosphorus 59mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 286mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 306mg 1202mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.035mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.098mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 0.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 185IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.11mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.172g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.552g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato 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
9%
Mashed potato
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 896mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.