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Pineapple cake vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pineapple cake and clam different?

  • Pineapple cake has more vitamin B1; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin C, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 12738% more than clam.
  • Pineapple cake contains less sodium.

Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were 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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
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 CalciumCalcium +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +460.7%
Contains more IronIron +89.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +690.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +780.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +312.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +580.9%

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 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 +101900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1741.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +123512.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.5%
~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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 +520.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +884.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +630%
Contains more WaterWater +97%
Contains more OtherOther +133.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 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 +2919.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.15mg 12738%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 98.89µg 4117%
Selenium 9.4µg 64µg 99%
Copper 0.087mg 0.688mg 67%
Protein 3.5g 25.55g 44%
Sodium 319mg 1202mg 38%
Phosphorus 82mg 338mg 37%
Manganese 0.35mg 1mg 28%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 22.1mg 23%
Zinc 0.31mg 2.73mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.426mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 0.552g 18%
Iron 1.48mg 2.81mg 17%
Fats 12.1g 1.95g 16%
Potassium 112mg 628mg 15%
Cholesterol 22mg 67mg 15%
Carbs 50.5g 5.13g 15%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 3.354mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.194g 0.172g 13%
Saturated fat 2.915g 0.188g 12%
Vitamin A 62µg 171µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.68mg 10%
Calories 319kcal 148kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.11mg 6%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Calcium 120mg 92mg 3%
Folate 26µg 29µg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 49.7g 5.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 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
Pineapple cake 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.727g)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.