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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 for vitamin B12, 4118% more than mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
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 less SodiumSodium -74.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +411.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.6%
Contains more IronIron +806.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1865.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1140.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +472.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +920.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 0% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2740%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +141171.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.11mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 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 +318.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 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 Mashed potato Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 98.89µg 4118%
Selenium 0.8µg 64µg 115%
Copper 0.035mg 0.688mg 73%
Protein 1.65g 25.55g 48%
Phosphorus 59mg 338mg 40%
Manganese 0.098mg 1mg 39%
Sodium 306mg 1202mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.426mg 32%
Iron 0.31mg 2.81mg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Zinc 0.22mg 2.73mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.354mg 14%
Vitamin A 43µg 171µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.15mg 11%
Potassium 286mg 628mg 10%
Calcium 18mg 92mg 7%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Folate 9µg 29µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.552g 5%
Calories 89kcal 148kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Carbs 14.65g 5.13g 3%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.577g 0.188g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.11mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 0.172g 1%
Fats 2.82g 1.95g 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g 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 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.104g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato 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
9%
Mashed potato
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 896mg)
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 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. 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.