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Pickled cucumber vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pickled cucumber and clam

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, zinc, and vitamin C in clam is higher than in pickled cucumber.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than pickled cucumber.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pickles, cucumber, sour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 0% 2% 15% 28% 0.55% 6% 158% 1.4% 0%
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 +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2630.4%
Contains more IronIron +602.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +709.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +13550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2314.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~1202mg

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 3.3% 3.3% 1.8% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 2.3% 2.1% 0% 118% 0.75% 2%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 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 WaterWater +47.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7642.4%
Contains more FatsFats +875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 2% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5633.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +581.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pickled cucumber Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 0µg 64µg 116%
Copper 0.085mg 0.688mg 67%
Protein 0.33g 25.55g 50%
Phosphorus 14mg 338mg 46%
Manganese 0.011mg 1mg 43%
Vitamin K 47µg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.426mg 32%
Iron 0.4mg 2.81mg 30%
Zinc 0.02mg 2.73mg 25%
Vitamin C 1mg 22.1mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.354mg 21%
Potassium 23mg 628mg 18%
Vitamin A 10µg 171µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.038mg 0.68mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.15mg 13%
Calcium 0mg 92mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.11mg 8%
Folate 1µg 29µg 7%
Calories 11kcal 148kcal 7%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Magnesium 4mg 18mg 3%
Fats 0.2g 1.95g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g 0.552g 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Carbs 2.26g 5.13g 1%
Choline 3.6mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.052g 0.188g 1%
Net carbs 1.06g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 1.06g N/A
Sodium 1208mg 1202mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.003g 0.172g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.009mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.01mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.014mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.011mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 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
Pickled cucumber 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
10%
Pickled cucumber
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pickled cucumber
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clam
Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.