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Wafer vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between wafer and clam?

  • Wafer is richer in iron, while clam is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4117% higher.
  • Clam has 23 times less saturated fat than wafer. Wafer has 4.241g of saturated fat, while clam has 0.188g.
  • Wafer has a higher glycemic index (61) than clam (27).

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Wafer
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Clam
7
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 +194.4%
Contains more IronIron +42.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1022.8%

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.
Wafer
5
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% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Clam
7
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 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +109777.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Clam
3
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 +628.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1317.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +287.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1314.2%
Contains more OtherOther +86.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Clam
1
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 +2728.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +652.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Clam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Wafer Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 98.89µg 4117%
Selenium 5.7µg 64µg 106%
Protein 6.6g 25.55g 38%
Phosphorus 132mg 338mg 29%
Sodium 580mg 1202mg 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Copper 0.463mg 0.688mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.552g 24%
Carbs 72.7g 5.13g 23%
Cholesterol 2mg 67mg 22%
Fats 14.2g 1.95g 19%
Vitamin A 3µg 171µg 19%
Saturated fat 4.241g 0.188g 18%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.73mg 15%
Iron 4.01mg 2.81mg 15%
Calories 433kcal 148kcal 14%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Manganese 0.696mg 1mg 13%
Potassium 210mg 628mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.426mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 0.172g 12%
Magnesium 53mg 18mg 8%
Calcium 31mg 92mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.68mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.11mg 5%
Folate 47µg 29µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.15mg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 3.354mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Net carbs 69.3g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 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
Wafer 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
21%
Wafer
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.