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Millet raw vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between millet raw and clam

  • Millet raw has more fiber, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin C.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than millet raw.
  • Millet raw contains less sodium.
  • Millet raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet raw is 71, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Millet, raw 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 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 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 +533.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2270.4%
~equal in Iron ~2.81mg
~equal in Copper ~0.688mg

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% 0% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +249.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 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 +116.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1320.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.9%
Contains more WaterWater +634%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.134 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 +349.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +286.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 2.7µg 64µg 111%
Sodium 5mg 1202mg 52%
Fiber 8.5g 0g 34%
Protein 11.02g 25.55g 29%
Manganese 1.632mg 1mg 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Carbs 72.85g 5.13g 23%
Magnesium 114mg 18mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.15mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.11mg 21%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Folate 85µg 29µg 14%
Potassium 195mg 628mg 13%
Calories 378kcal 148kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.552g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.426mg 10%
Zinc 1.68mg 2.73mg 10%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 3.354mg 9%
Phosphorus 285mg 338mg 8%
Calcium 8mg 92mg 8%
Copper 0.75mg 0.688mg 7%
Fats 4.22g 1.95g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.68mg 3%
Iron 3.01mg 2.81mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.723g 0.188g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.773g 0.172g 2%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Net carbs 64.35g 5.13g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.353mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.465mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.4mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.578mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Clam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Millet raw
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1197mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.