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Pumpkin pie vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pumpkin pie and clam

  • Pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A, yet clam is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4106% more than pumpkin pie.
  • Pumpkin pie contains 6 times more vitamin A than clam. While pumpkin pie contains 3434IU of vitamin A, clam contains only 570IU.
  • The amount of sodium in pumpkin pie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of clam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
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 less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276%
Contains more IronIron +212.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +364.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +317.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +340.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1085.2%

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 0% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
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 AVitamin A +162%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +28154.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 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 FatsFats +400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +578.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +555.1%
Contains more WaterWater +26.3%
Contains more OtherOther +230.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 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 +2574.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 98.89µg 4106%
Selenium 5.4µg 64µg 107%
Copper 0.148mg 0.688mg 60%
Protein 3.9g 25.55g 43%
Sodium 239mg 1202mg 42%
Phosphorus 81mg 338mg 37%
Manganese 0.227mg 1mg 34%
Vitamin A 448µg 171µg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Iron 0.9mg 2.81mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.426mg 23%
Zinc 0.39mg 2.73mg 21%
Cholesterol 26mg 67mg 14%
Potassium 167mg 628mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 3.354mg 14%
Fats 9.75g 1.95g 12%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 0.172g 11%
Carbs 34.83g 5.13g 10%
Saturated fat 1.988g 0.188g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 0.552g 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.68mg 5%
Calories 243kcal 148kcal 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.11mg 4%
Calcium 64mg 92mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.15mg 2%
Folate 26µg 29µg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 5.13g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie 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
32%
Pumpkin pie
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 963mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.