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Miso vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Miso and Clam

  • Miso has more Fiber, while Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4117% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Clam is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Miso 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.
Miso
1
:
9
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +61.4%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.6%
Contains more Potassium +199%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Copper +63.8%
Contains more Manganese +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +814.3%
Equal in Zinc - 2.73
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +61.4%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.6%
Contains more Potassium +199%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Copper +63.8%
Contains more Manganese +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +814.3%
Equal in Zinc - 2.73

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.
Miso
4
:
8
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.8%
Contains more Folate +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +123512.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 0% 25% 54% 17% 21% 46% 15% 10% 74%
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 B6 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.8%
Contains more Folate +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +123512.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
3
:
2
Clam
Contains more Fats +208.2%
Contains more Carbs +394.5%
Contains more Other +243.4%
Contains more Protein +99.8%
Contains more Water +47.9%
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 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 +208.2%
Contains more Carbs +394.5%
Contains more Other +243.4%
Contains more Protein +99.8%
Contains more Water +47.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
:
1
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +422.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +422.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Clam Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 5.13g Miso
Protein 12.79g 25.55g Clam
Fats 6.01g 1.95g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 5.13g Miso
Calories 198kcal 148kcal Miso
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Clam
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Calcium 57mg 92mg Clam
Iron 2.49mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 48mg 18mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 210mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 3728mg 1202mg Clam
Zinc 2.56mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.42mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.859mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 7µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 87IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.11mg Miso
Folate 19µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.479mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.508mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.82mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.478mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.129mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.547mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.243mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 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 1.118g 0.172g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.552g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso 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
22%
Miso
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clam
Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 2526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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

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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.