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Tart vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tart and Clam different?

  • Tart has more Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4120% more than Tart.
  • Tart has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Clam. Tart has 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Clam has 0.11mg.
  • Tart contains less Sodium.

Breakfast tart, low fat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.

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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.
Tart
3
:
7
Clam
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.4%
Contains more Potassium +851.5%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +842.5%
Contains more Selenium +396.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.4%
Contains more Potassium +851.5%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +842.5%
Contains more Selenium +396.1%

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.
Tart
9
:
3
Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Contains more Folate +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Contains more Folate +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
:
3
Clam
Contains more Fats +207.2%
Contains more Carbs +1397.1%
Contains more Protein +540.4%
Contains more Water +428.6%
Contains more Other +216.1%
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
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 Fats +207.2%
Contains more Carbs +1397.1%
Contains more Protein +540.4%
Contains more Water +428.6%
Contains more Other +216.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
:
1
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1840.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1840.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Clam Opinion
Net carbs 75.3g 5.13g Tart
Protein 3.99g 25.55g Clam
Fats 5.99g 1.95g Tart
Carbs 76.8g 5.13g Tart
Calories 372kcal 148kcal Tart
Sugar 4.87g Clam
Fiber 1.5g 0g Tart
Calcium 44mg 92mg Clam
Iron 3.42mg 2.81mg Tart
Magnesium 44mg 18mg Tart
Phosphorus 93mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 66mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 361mg 1202mg Tart
Zinc 0.28mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.073mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 1mg Clam
Selenium 12.9µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 950IU 570IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 285µg 171µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.53mg Tart
Vitamin C 3.8mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.15mg Tart
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.426mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.354mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.11mg Tart
Folate 100µg 29µg Tart
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tart
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
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Tart
Saturated Fat 1.393g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 3.338g 0.172g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0.552g Tart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Tart
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 841mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 ($)

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.