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Tomato paste vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tomato paste and Clam

  • Tomato paste is higher in Fiber, yet Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Tomato paste.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tomato paste is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added 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.
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.2%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +88.5%
Contains more Manganese +231.1%
Contains more Selenium +1107.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.2%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +88.5%
Contains more Manganese +231.1%
Contains more Selenium +1107.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.81

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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.9%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 22.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.354
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
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 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.9%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 22.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.354

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +268.6%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Protein +491.4%
Contains more Fats +314.9%
Contains more Other +33.2%
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 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 Carbs +268.6%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Protein +491.4%
Contains more Fats +314.9%
Contains more Other +33.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Clam Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 5.13g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.47g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 18.91g 5.13g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 148kcal Clam
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g Clam
Fiber 4.1g 0g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 92mg Clam
Iron 2.98mg 2.81mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 1014mg 628mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 1202mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.365mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.302mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 5.3µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 1525IU 570IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.11mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.133mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.089mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.124mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.134mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.027mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.088mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.071mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0.188g Tomato paste
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste 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
38%
Tomato paste
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
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 ($)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.