Seaweed vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between seaweed and clam
- Seaweed is richer in folate and magnesium, yet clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4120% higher.
- Seaweed contains 7 times more magnesium than clam. Seaweed contains 121mg of magnesium, while clam contains 18mg.
- Seaweed contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +572.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +82.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +605.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +429.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +704.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9042.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +520.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +636.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +613.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 98.89µg | 4120% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 64µg | 115% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.688mg | 62% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Protein | 1.68g | 25.55g | 48% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 1202mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 338mg | 42% |
| Folate | 180µg | 29µg | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 1mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 18mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.426mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 22.1mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 3.354mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 171µg | 18% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 628mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 2.73mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 148kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.552g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 1.95g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.68mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 2.81mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 5.13g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.104g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1420.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +248.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1074.5% |
