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Clam vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Clam and Bass?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Iron, and Zinc, however, Bass is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3937% more.
  • Bass has less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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.
Clam
8
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2
Bass
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +160.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.1%
Contains more Potassium +91.5%
Contains more Zinc +435.3%
Contains more Copper +1620%
Contains more Manganese +5163.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
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 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +160.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.1%
Contains more Potassium +91.5%
Contains more Zinc +435.3%
Contains more Copper +1620%
Contains more Manganese +5163.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%

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
7
:
2
Bass
Contains more Vitamin A +448.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1051.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +448.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1051.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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2
Bass
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +305.4%
Contains more Fats +53.3%
Contains more Water +15.3%
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
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +305.4%
Contains more Fats +53.3%
Contains more Water +15.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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2
Bass
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +391.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.1%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +391.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Bass Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 22.73g Clam
Fats 1.95g 2.99g Bass
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 124kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 19mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.08mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 51mg Bass
Phosphorus 338mg 254mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 328mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 88mg Bass
Zinc 2.73mg 0.51mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.04mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.019mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 104IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 31µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.115mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.037mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.558mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.346mg Bass
Folate 29µg 10µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 4.41µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.255mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.997mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.047mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.848mg Bass
Lysine 1.909mg 2.088mg Bass
Methionine 0.576mg 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.887mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.49mg 0.669mg Bass
Cholesterol 67mg 103mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.65g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.217g Bass
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.846g Bass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.005g Bass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Bass
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
65%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.462g)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 1114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bass
Bass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.