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Maple syrup vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between maple syrup and clam

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin C.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% more.
  • Maple syrup has 3 times more vitamin B2 than clam. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while clam has 0.426mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in sodium.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index than clam.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.2%
Contains more IronIron +2454.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3722.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10566.7%
~equal in Calcium ~92mg

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% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +198.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4040.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 CarbsCarbs +1206.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63775%
Contains more FatsFats +3150%
Contains more WaterWater +96.5%
Contains more OtherOther +693.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1463.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3147.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 0.6µg 64µg 115%
Manganese 2.908mg 1mg 83%
Copper 0.018mg 0.688mg 74%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.426mg 65%
Sodium 12mg 1202mg 52%
Protein 0.04g 25.55g 51%
Phosphorus 2mg 338mg 48%
Iron 0.11mg 2.81mg 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Carbs 67.04g 5.13g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 3.354mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.68mg 13%
Potassium 212mg 628mg 12%
Zinc 1.47mg 2.73mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.11mg 8%
Folate 0µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.15mg 7%
Calories 260kcal 148kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.552g 4%
Fats 0.06g 1.95g 3%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.188g 1%
Calcium 102mg 92mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.172g 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%
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
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.