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Provolone vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Provolone and Clam

  • Provolone is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4060% higher.
  • Provolone contains 91 times more Saturated Fat than Clam. Provolone contains 17.078g of Saturated Fat, while Clam contains 0.188g.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone 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.
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Clam
Contains more Calcium +721.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.3%
Contains more Iron +440.4%
Contains more Potassium +355.1%
Contains more Copper +2546.2%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +721.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.3%
Contains more Iron +440.4%
Contains more Potassium +355.1%
Contains more Copper +2546.2%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%

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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6673.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6673.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Fats +1265.1%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Carbs +139.7%
Contains more Water +55.4%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
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 Fats +1265.1%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Carbs +139.7%
Contains more Water +55.4%
Equal in Protein - 25.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4198.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4198.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Clam Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 5.13g Clam
Protein 25.58g 25.55g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 1.95g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 5.13g Clam
Calories 351kcal 148kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g Clam
Calcium 756mg 92mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 338mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 876mg 1202mg Provolone
Zinc 3.23mg 2.73mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.01mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 14.5µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 880IU 570IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 171µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 10µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.286mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 2.297mg 1.798mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 1.909mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.576mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.915mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 1.116mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.49mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 17.078g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 0.172g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.552g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Provolone
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.