Clams vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Clams and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
clams
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in clams and radish sprouts:
- Both radish sprouts and clams are high in Vitamin C and calcium.
- Clam has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, radish sprout contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Clam is a great source of iron.
- Clam is an excellent source of Vitamin A, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Clams (Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Clam is high in calories and radish sprout has 71% less calories than clam - radish sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and clam has 148 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, clams is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to radish sprouts per calorie. Clams has a macronutrient ratio of 73:15:13 and for radish sprouts, 28:28:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Clams | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 73% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 15% | 28% |
| Fat | 13% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish sprouts and clams contain similar amounts of carbs - radish sprout has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and clam has 5.1g of carbohydrates.
Protein
protein
Clam is an excellent source of protein and it has 571% more protein than radish sprout - radish sprout has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and clam has 25.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radish sprouts and clams are low in saturated fat - radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat per 100 grams and clam has 0.19g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Radish sprout has less cholesterol than clam - clam has 67mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radish sprouts and clams are high in Vitamin C. Radish sprout has 31% more Vitamin C than clam - radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and clam has 22.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Clam is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 755% more Vitamin A than radish sprout - radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and clam has 171ug of Vitamin A.
The B Vitamins
Clam has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, radish sprout contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both clams and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Clams | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.15 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.426 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 3.354 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.68 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 95 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 98.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both radish sprouts and clams are high in calcium. Clam has 80% more calcium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium per 100 grams and clam has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Clam is a great source of iron and it has 227% more iron than radish sprout - radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and clam has 2.8mg of iron.
potassium
Clam is an excellent source of potassium and it has 630% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium per 100 grams and clam has 628mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than clam per 100 grams, however, clam contains more dha, epa and dpa than radish sprout per 100 grams.
| Clams | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.722 G |
| DHA | 0.146 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.138 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.104 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.396 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than clam per 100 grams.
| Clams | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.032 G | 0.41 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.082 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.114 G | 0.41 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Clams (Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does radish sprouts or clams contain more calories in 100 grams?Clam is high in calories and radish sprout has 70% less calories than clam - radish sprout has 43 calories in 100g and clam has 148 calories.
Is radish sprouts or clams better for protein?
Clam is a fantastic source of protein and it has 570% more protein than radish sprout - radish sprout has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and clam has 25.6g of protein.
Does radish sprouts or clams contain more calcium?
Both radish sprouts and clams are high in calcium. Clam has 80% more calcium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium in 100 grams and clam has 92mg of calcium.
Does radish sprouts or clams contain more potassium?
Clam is a rich source of potassium and it has 630% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium in 100 grams and clam has 628mg of potassium.