Ostrich vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ostrich and clam
- Ostrich is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B5, yet clam is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, and vitamin C.
- Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 3860% more than ostrich.
- Ostrich contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than clam. While ostrich contains 0.545mg of vitamin B6, clam contains only 0.11mg.
- The amount of sodium in ostrich is lower.
- The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +352.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5163.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +395.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1482.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +767.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +464% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 98.89µg | 3860% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.688mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 1202mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 64µg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.11mg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 3.354mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 2.73mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 171µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 0.68mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 251mg | 338mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.426mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 92mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 628mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Protein | 28.49g | 25.55g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 67mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 0.188g | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 29µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 0.172g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.552g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.57g | 1.95g | 1% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 148kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 2.81mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 1122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.812g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.