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Clam vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Shrimp

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Potassium in Clam is higher than in Shrimp.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4051% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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
:
2
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +778.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +269.4%
Contains more Zinc +67.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +1940.8%
Contains more Selenium +29.3%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.2%
Equal in Calcium - 91
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
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 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +778.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +269.4%
Contains more Zinc +67.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +1940.8%
Contains more Selenium +29.3%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.2%
Equal in Calcium - 91
Equal in Phosphorus - 306

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
8
:
4
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin A +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Folate +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5857.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
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 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Folate +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5857.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
:
1
Shrimp
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Carbs +237.5%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Water +12.4%
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% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Carbs +237.5%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Water +12.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
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2
Shrimp
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.59
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.59

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 1.52g Clam
Protein 25.55g 22.78g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.7g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 1.52g Clam
Calories 148kcal 119kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 91mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.32mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 338mg 306mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 170mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 947mg Shrimp
Zinc 2.73mg 1.63mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.258mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.049mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 49.5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 301IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 90µg Clam
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.032mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.024mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.678mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.519mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 29µg 24µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.66µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.26mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.904mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.05mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.909mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.576mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.116mg 1.067mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 67mg 211mg Clam
Trans Fat 0.035g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.521g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.141g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.135g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.012g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.59g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Shrimp
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
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
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 - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.