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Sunflower seeds vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sunflower seeds and clam

  • Sunflower seeds are higher in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, manganese, and fiber, yet clam is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than sunflower seeds.
  • The amount of sodium in sunflower seeds is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried 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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
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 +1705.6%
Contains more IronIron +86.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.8%
~equal in Potassium ~628mg

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
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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 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1122.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +682.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1478.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 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 +2539%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +289.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23%
Contains more WaterWater +1245.5%
Contains more OtherOther +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 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 +10672.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4091.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.552g 151%
Copper 1.8mg 0.688mg 124%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.15mg 111%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.11mg 95%
Fats 51.46g 1.95g 76%
Magnesium 325mg 18mg 73%
Sodium 9mg 1202mg 52%
Folate 227µg 29µg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 0.172g 46%
Phosphorus 660mg 338mg 46%
Manganese 1.95mg 1mg 41%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 3.354mg 31%
Iron 5.25mg 2.81mg 31%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 22.1mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Calories 584kcal 148kcal 22%
Zinc 5mg 2.73mg 21%
Selenium 53µg 64µg 20%
Vitamin A 3µg 171µg 19%
Saturated fat 4.455g 0.188g 19%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Protein 20.78g 25.55g 10%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.68mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.426mg 5%
Carbs 20g 5.13g 5%
Potassium 645mg 628mg 1%
Calcium 78mg 92mg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 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
Sunflower seeds 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
146%
Sunflower seeds
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1193mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.