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Shortbread vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortbread and clam

  • Shortbread contains less vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin C, and zinc than clam.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • Clam contains 43 times less saturated fat than shortbread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, while clam contains 0.188g.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 -70.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +607.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +613.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +664.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +412.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +932.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.81mg

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +179.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.354mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +1244.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1143.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +375.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1667.8%
Contains more OtherOther +262.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 +3800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1408.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread 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 Shortbread Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 6.2µg 64µg 105%
Copper 0.09mg 0.688mg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.552g 52%
Protein 5.37g 25.55g 40%
Phosphorus 66mg 338mg 39%
Fats 26.22g 1.95g 37%
Sodium 353mg 1202mg 37%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.188g 36%
Manganese 0.393mg 1mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Carbs 63.78g 5.13g 20%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.73mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Calories 514kcal 148kcal 18%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.15mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.172g 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Potassium 88mg 628mg 16%
Folate 81µg 29µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.426mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Calcium 13mg 92mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.68mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.11mg 3%
Iron 2.98mg 2.81mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.354mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 849mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.917g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.

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