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Pasta vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pasta and clam

  • Pasta has less vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B2, iron, zinc, and potassium than clam.
  • Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4115% more than pasta.
  • Pasta has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of pasta is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, 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.
Pasta
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Clam
8
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 less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2516.7%
Contains more IronIron +146.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +639.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +387.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +436.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +346.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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.
Pasta
2
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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70535.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Clam
3
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 CarbsCarbs +386%
Contains more ProteinProtein +396.1%
Contains more FatsFats +85.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1103.2%
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Clam
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Clam
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 98.89µg 4115%
Selenium 64µg 116%
Copper 0.093mg 0.688mg 66%
Sodium 6mg 1202mg 52%
Protein 5.15g 25.55g 41%
Phosphorus 63mg 338mg 39%
Manganese 0.224mg 1mg 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.426mg 21%
Iron 1.14mg 2.81mg 21%
Zinc 0.56mg 2.73mg 20%
Vitamin A 6µg 171µg 18%
Potassium 24mg 628mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 3.354mg 15%
Cholesterol 33mg 67mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.68mg 10%
Calcium 6mg 92mg 9%
Folate 64µg 29µg 9%
Carbs 24.93g 5.13g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.15mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.552g 1%
Calories 131kcal 148kcal 1%
Fats 1.05g 1.95g 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 5.13g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.15g 0.188g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0.172g 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
15%
Pasta
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.