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Lingcod vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lingcod and Clam different?

  • Lingcod has more Vitamin B6, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 3948% more than Lingcod.
  • Lingcod has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Clam. Lingcod has 0.346mg of Vitamin B6, while Clam has 0.11mg.
  • Lingcod contains less Sodium.

Fish, lingcod, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were used 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.
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Clam
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +585.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Zinc +370.7%
Contains more Copper +1865.7%
Contains more Manganese +3746.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 16% 24% 111% 50% 10% 16% 12% 4% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +585.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Zinc +370.7%
Contains more Copper +1865.7%
Contains more Manganese +3746.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%

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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +882.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2282.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 9% 33% 44% 52% 80% 8% 519% 0%
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 B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +882.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2282.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +43.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1065.6%
23% 76%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.68 g
Other: 0.32 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 +18.9%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +43.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1065.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%
24% 41% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.255 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.383 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lingcod Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 22.64g 25.55g Clam
Fats 1.36g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 109kcal 148kcal Clam
Calcium 18mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.41mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Lingcod
Phosphorus 258mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 560mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 76mg 1202mg Lingcod
Zinc 0.58mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.035mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.026mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 46.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 58IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 2.314mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.68mg Lingcod
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.11mg Lingcod
Folate 10µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 4.15µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.993mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.043mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.84mg 1.798mg Lingcod
Lysine 2.079mg 1.909mg Lingcod
Methionine 0.67mg 0.576mg Lingcod
Phenylalanine 0.884mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.166mg 1.116mg Lingcod
Histidine 0.667mg 0.49mg Lingcod
Cholesterol 67mg 67mg
Saturated Fat 0.255g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.133g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.447g 0.172g Lingcod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.383g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lingcod 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
62%
Lingcod
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Lingcod
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lingcod
Lingcod contains less Sodium (difference - 1126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (67 mg)
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. Lingcod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174235/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.