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Papadum vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are papadum and clam different?

  • Papadum is higher in fiber, iron, magnesium, folate, copper, and manganese; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4120% higher.
  • Clam has less sodium.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index (27) than papadum (46).

Papad and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
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 +1405.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.2%
Contains more IronIron +177.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +671.1%

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% 4.3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
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 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +655.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1067.1%
Contains more OtherOther +109.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1723.5%
~equal in Protein ~25.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 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 +209.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Papadum Clam
Rich in minerals ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 8.3µg 64µg 101%
Fiber 18.6g 0g 74%
Iron 7.8mg 2.81mg 62%
Magnesium 271mg 18mg 60%
Folate 219µg 29µg 48%
Copper 0.998mg 0.688mg 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Manganese 1.562mg 1mg 24%
Sodium 1745mg 1202mg 24%
Cholesterol 4mg 67mg 21%
Vitamin A 13µg 171µg 18%
Carbs 59.87g 5.13g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.11mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.426mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 3.354mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.15mg 11%
Calories 371kcal 148kcal 11%
Potassium 1000mg 628mg 11%
Phosphorus 385mg 338mg 7%
Zinc 3.4mg 2.73mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.68mg 5%
Calcium 143mg 92mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 0.552g 4%
Saturated fat 1.084g 0.188g 4%
Fats 3.25g 1.95g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.532g 0.172g 1%
Protein 25.56g 25.55g 0%
Net carbs 41.27g 5.13g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Choline 0.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.886mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.303mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.695mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.372mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.434mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.715mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Papadum Clam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Papadum
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clam
Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.