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Liver vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between liver and clam

  • Liver has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B6, and folate; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 3343% more than liver.
  • Clam has 32 times less vitamin A than liver. Liver has 5405µg of vitamin A, while clam has 171µg.
  • Clam contains less cholesterol.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of liver is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
Liver
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Clam
5
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 IronIron +537.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +820%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +318.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.688mg
~equal in Selenium ~64µg

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.
Liver
7
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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Clam
1
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 AVitamin A +3060.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +415.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +602.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +429.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~22.1mg
~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
Liver
3
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Clam
2
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 +125.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.4%
Contains more OtherOther +148.7%
~equal in Protein ~25.55g
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Clam
1
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 +266.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 98.89µg 3343%
Vitamin A 5405µg 171µg 582%
Iron 17.92mg 2.81mg 189%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.426mg 136%
Cholesterol 355mg 67mg 96%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.68mg 82%
Sodium 49mg 1202mg 50%
Zinc 6.72mg 2.73mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.11mg 35%
Folate 163µg 29µg 34%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 3.354mg 32%
Manganese 0.3mg 1mg 30%
Potassium 150mg 628mg 14%
Phosphorus 241mg 338mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.15mg 9%
Calcium 10mg 92mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.41g 0.188g 6%
Selenium 67.5µg 64µg 6%
Copper 0.634mg 0.688mg 6%
Fats 4.4g 1.95g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.552g 3%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 22.1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 0.172g 1%
Calories 165kcal 148kcal 1%
Protein 26.02g 25.55g 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 3.76g 5.13g 0%
Net carbs 3.76g 5.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
422%
Liver
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.222g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.