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Clam vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Clam and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 3758% more than Atlantic Mackerel.
  • Clam contains 67 times more Manganese than Atlantic Mackerel. While Clam contains 1mg of Manganese, Atlantic Mackerel contains only 0.015mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Atlantic Mackerel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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 Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +842.5%
Contains more Manganese +6566.7%
Contains more Selenium +45.1%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +842.5%
Contains more Manganese +6566.7%
Contains more Selenium +45.1%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%

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.
Clam
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Contains more Vitamin A +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1035.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1035.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +612.3%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Equal in Other - 3.96
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
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +612.3%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Equal in Other - 3.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3072.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.9%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3072.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 18.6g Clam
Fats 1.95g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 92mg 12mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.63mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 338mg 217mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 314mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 2.73mg 0.63mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.073mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.015mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 44.1µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 167IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 50µg Clam
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0.4mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.312mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 29µg 1µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 8.71µg Clam
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.208mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.815mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.857mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.512mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.708mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.551mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.726mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.958mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 67mg 70mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 3.257g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Atlantic Mackerel
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
1063%
Clam
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.069g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.