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Molasses vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Molasses and Clam

  • Molasses have more Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron, however, Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4120% more than Molasses.
  • Molasses have 13 times more Magnesium than Clam. While Molasses have 242mg of Magnesium, Clam has only 18mg.
  • Molasses have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses 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.
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Clam
Contains more Calcium +122.8%
Contains more Iron +68%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Manganese +53%
Contains more Phosphorus +990.3%
Contains more Zinc +841.4%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Selenium +259.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +122.8%
Contains more Iron +68%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Manganese +53%
Contains more Phosphorus +990.3%
Contains more Zinc +841.4%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Selenium +259.6%

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 B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
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 B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Carbs +1356.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1850%
Contains more Water +191%
Contains more Other +13%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 Carbs +1356.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1850%
Contains more Water +191%
Contains more Other +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1004%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1004%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Clam Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 5.13g Molasses
Protein 0g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.1g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 74.73g 5.13g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 148kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Clam
Calcium 205mg 92mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 2.81mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 18mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 1464mg 628mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 1202mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.487mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 1.53mg 1mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 0IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.68mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.11mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
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 Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.188g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses 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
19%
Molasses
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 1165mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.