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Muffin vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Muffin and Clam

  • Muffin has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron than Clam.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4114% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
9
Clam
Clam
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Iron +116.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.5%
Contains more Potassium +419%
Contains more Zinc +637.8%
Contains more Copper +1046.7%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Contains more Selenium +680.5%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Iron +116.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.5%
Contains more Potassium +419%
Contains more Zinc +637.8%
Contains more Copper +1046.7%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Contains more Selenium +680.5%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
5
:
7
Clam
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Folate +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +680.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61706.3%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Clam
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 B1 +12%
Contains more Folate +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +680.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61706.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Clam
Clam
Contains more Fats +724.1%
Contains more Carbs +933.1%
Contains more Protein +469%
Contains more Water +155%
Contains more Other +152%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Clam
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 +724.1%
Contains more Carbs +933.1%
Contains more Protein +469%
Contains more Water +155%
Contains more Other +152%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Clam
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2703.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1367.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2703.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1367.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Clam Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 5.13g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 25.55g Clam
Fats 16.07g 1.95g Muffin
Carbs 53g 5.13g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 148kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Clam
Fiber 1.1g 0g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 92mg Clam
Iron 1.3mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Clam
Phosphorus 146mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 121mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 336mg 1202mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.06mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.449mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 8.2µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 73IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.15mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 48µg 29µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.181mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.224mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.421mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.199mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.115mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.257mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.128mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 30mg 67mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Clam
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.172g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.552g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.656g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.