Wheat vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Wheat and Clam
- Wheat is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, yet Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
- Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Wheat .
- Wheat contains 8 times more Magnesium than Clam. While Wheat contains 144mg of Magnesium, Clam contains only 18mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Wheat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Wheat, durum 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +201.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +170.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +179.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +280.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1286.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +481.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 339kcal | 148kcal |
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| Protein | 13.68g | 25.55g |
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| Fats | 2.47g | 1.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 71.13g | 5.13g |
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| Carbs | 71.13g | 5.13g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 628mg |
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| Iron | 3.52mg | 2.81mg |
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| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.688mg |
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| Zinc | 4.16mg | 2.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 508mg | 338mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1202mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 570IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 171µg |
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| Manganese | 3.012mg | 1mg |
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.426mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 3.354mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 98.89µg |
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| Folate | 43µg | 29µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.454g | 0.188g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.344g | 0.172g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.552g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.286mg |
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| Threonine | 0.366mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 1.112mg |
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| Leucine | 0.934mg | 1.798mg |
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| Lysine | 0.303mg | 1.909mg |
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| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.576mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.915mg |
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| Valine | 0.594mg | 1.116mg |
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| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.49mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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
34%
981%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.