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Eel vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Eel and Clam

  • Eel is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4000% more than Eel.
  • Eel contains 7 times more Vitamin A RAE than Clam. While Eel contains 1137µg of Vitamin A RAE, Clam contains only 171µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Clam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Eel
Eel
2
:
8
Clam
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Calcium +253.8%
Contains more Iron +339.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +79.9%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +2272.4%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +671.1%
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Calcium +253.8%
Contains more Iron +339.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +79.9%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +2272.4%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +671.1%

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.
Eel
Eel
3
:
6
Clam
Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +564.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3321.8%
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Clam
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 A +564.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3321.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
1
:
4
Clam
Clam
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +78.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Clam
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 Fats +666.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +78.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
:
1
Clam
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5259.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5259.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 23.65g 25.55g Clam
Fats 14.95g 1.95g Eel
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 236kcal 148kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.64mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Eel
Phosphorus 277mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 349mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 65mg 1202mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.029mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.04mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 8.3µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 3787IU 570IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 171µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.15mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 3.354mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 17µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.037mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.922mg 1.798mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg 1.909mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.576mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.915mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg 1.116mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.49mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 3.023g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 0.172g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 0.552g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel 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
65%
Eel
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eel
Eel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.835g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.