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Vermicelli vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between vermicelli and clam

  • Vermicelli has more copper; however, clam is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4120% more than vermicelli.
  • Vermicelli has 3 times more copper than clam. While vermicelli has 1.916mg of copper, clam has only 0.688mg.
  • Vermicelli has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vermicelli, made from soy 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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
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 CopperCopper +178.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20833.3%
Contains more IronIron +55.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1590%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137%

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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 +1504.7%
Contains more OtherOther +49.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25450%
Contains more FatsFats +1850%
Contains more WaterWater +434.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 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 -92.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1223.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1246.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Copper 1.916mg 0.688mg 136%
Selenium 27µg 64µg 67%
Sodium 4mg 1202mg 52%
Protein 0.1g 25.55g 51%
Phosphorus 20mg 338mg 45%
Manganese 1mg 43%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.426mg 33%
Choline 177mg 32%
Carbs 82.32g 5.13g 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.354mg 21%
Vitamin A 2µg 171µg 19%
Potassium 3mg 628mg 18%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Zinc 4.24mg 2.73mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.15mg 13%
Iron 1.81mg 2.81mg 13%
Calories 331kcal 148kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.11mg 8%
Folate 0µg 29µg 7%
Calcium 55mg 92mg 4%
Magnesium 2mg 18mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 3%
Fats 0.1g 1.95g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.552g 3%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.188g 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 17.44g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 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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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli 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
9%
Vermicelli
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.