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Cod vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cod and Clam

  • Clam is higher than Cod in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4077% more than Cod.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cod is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
Cod
2
:
8
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Calcium +557.1%
Contains more Iron +473.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.9%
Contains more Potassium +157.4%
Contains more Zinc +370.7%
Contains more Copper +1811.1%
Contains more Manganese +4900%
Contains more Selenium +70.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Calcium +557.1%
Contains more Iron +473.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.9%
Contains more Potassium +157.4%
Contains more Zinc +370.7%
Contains more Copper +1811.1%
Contains more Manganese +4900%
Contains more Selenium +70.2%

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.
Cod
4
:
8
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1112.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +439.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +277.8%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9318.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1112.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +439.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +277.8%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9318.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
1
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4
Clam
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Fats +126.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +856.4%
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
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
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Fats +126.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +856.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
1
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2
Clam
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 22.83g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.86g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 105kcal 148kcal Clam
Calcium 14mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.49mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Cod
Phosphorus 138mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 244mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 78mg 1202mg Cod
Zinc 0.58mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.036mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.02mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 37.6µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 47IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.11mg Cod
Folate 8µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.001mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.052mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.856mg 1.798mg Cod
Lysine 2.097mg 1.909mg Cod
Methionine 0.676mg 0.576mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.176mg 1.116mg Cod
Histidine 0.672mg 0.49mg Cod
Cholesterol 55mg 67mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.168g 0.188g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0.146g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Clam
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
30%
Cod
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 1124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/nutrients
  2. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.