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Cayenne pepper vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cayenne pepper and clam

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, vitamin C, manganese, and potassium; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
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 +744.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.7%
Contains more IronIron +177.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +627.3%

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1117%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2127.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +265.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 +785.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1003.9%
Contains more OtherOther +61.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.7%
Contains more WaterWater +690.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 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 +1498.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1416.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Vitamin A 2081µg 171µg 212%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.11mg 180%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Selenium 8.8µg 64µg 100%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Iron 7.8mg 2.81mg 62%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 22.1mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.552g 52%
Sodium 30mg 1202mg 51%
Manganese 2mg 1mg 43%
Potassium 2014mg 628mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.426mg 38%
Copper 0.373mg 0.688mg 35%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3.354mg 33%
Magnesium 152mg 18mg 32%
Protein 12.01g 25.55g 27%
Fats 17.27g 1.95g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Folate 106µg 29µg 19%
Carbs 56.63g 5.13g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.15mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.188g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Calories 318kcal 148kcal 9%
Phosphorus 293mg 338mg 6%
Calcium 148mg 92mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.172g 6%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.73mg 2%
Net carbs 29.43g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
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%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper 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
221%
Cayenne pepper
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1172mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.