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Clam vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Swordfish

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Zinc, however, Swordfish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4053% more than Swordfish.
  • Swordfish contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry 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.
Clam
7
:
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +524.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +1395.7%
Contains more Manganese +7592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Equal in Selenium - 68.5
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 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +524.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +1395.7%
Contains more Manganese +7592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Equal in Selenium - 68.5

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
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +576.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6004.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +459.1%
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 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +576.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6004.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +459.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +936.1%
Contains more Fats +306.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.45
Equal in Water - 68.26
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% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +936.1%
Contains more Fats +306.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.45
Equal in Water - 68.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1960.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.8%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1960.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Swordfish Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 23.45g Clam
Fats 1.95g 7.93g Swordfish
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Calcium 92mg 6mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.45mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 35mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 338mg 304mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 499mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 97mg Swordfish
Zinc 2.73mg 0.78mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.046mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.013mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 570IU 129IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 43µg Clam
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.089mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.063mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.417mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 29µg 2µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.62µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.265mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 1.035mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.088mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 1.909mg 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.576mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.116mg 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.49mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 67mg 78mg Clam
Trans Fat 0.056g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 1.911g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.127g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Swordfish
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
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.723g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.