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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% 2497% 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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7200%
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 Opinion
Calories 318kcal 148kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 25.55g Clam
Fats 17.27g 1.95g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 22.1mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 5.13g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 5.13g Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 18mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 92mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 628mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 2.81mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Clam
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 2.48mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 293mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 30mg 1202mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 570IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 171µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 1mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.15mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.426mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3.354mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.11mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 29µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.172g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.552g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
360%
Cayenne pepper
981%
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.