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Potato chips vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato chips and clam

  • Potato chips have more vitamin B6 and fiber; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than potato chips.
  • Clam contains less saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Clam
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 +272.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283.3%
Contains more IronIron +72.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +690.1%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Clam
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 CVitamin C +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Clam
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 +1674.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +931.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +265%
Contains more WaterWater +3249.5%
~equal in Other ~3.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Clam
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 +5620.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2104.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 8.1µg 64µg 102%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.552g 77%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Sodium 8mg 1202mg 52%
Fats 34.6g 1.95g 50%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.188g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.11mg 42%
Copper 0.306mg 0.688mg 42%
Protein 7g 25.55g 37%
Phosphorus 165mg 338mg 25%
Manganese 0.44mg 1mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.172g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Histidine 153mg 0.49mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Potassium 1275mg 628mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Calories 536kcal 148kcal 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.426mg 18%
Carbs 52.9g 5.13g 16%
Iron 1.63mg 2.81mg 15%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.73mg 15%
Magnesium 67mg 18mg 12%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 22.1mg 10%
Calcium 24mg 92mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.68mg 6%
Folate 45µg 29µg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 3.354mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.116mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
56%
Potato chips
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1194mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.