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Pollock vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pollock and clam?

  • Pollock is richer in vitamin B6, while clam is higher in vitamin B12, copper, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin C, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 3968% higher.
  • Clam has 3 times less vitamin B6 than pollock. Pollock has 0.329mg of vitamin B6, while clam has 0.11mg.
  • Pollock is lower in sodium.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index (27) than pollock (0).

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46%
Contains more IronIron +401.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1046.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +378.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5455.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Clam
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +905.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2601.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Clam
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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 WaterWater +15.7%
Contains more FatsFats +65.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +120.7%
~equal in Protein ~25.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.552g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 98.89µg 3968%
Copper 0.06mg 0.688mg 70%
Manganese 0.018mg 1mg 43%
Selenium 44.1µg 64µg 36%
Sodium 419mg 1202mg 34%
Iron 0.56mg 2.81mg 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Zinc 0.57mg 2.73mg 20%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Vitamin A 17µg 171µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.11mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.426mg 16%
Magnesium 81mg 18mg 15%
Phosphorus 267mg 338mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.15mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Folate 3µg 29µg 7%
Potassium 430mg 628mg 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Cholesterol 86mg 67mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.68mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 3.354mg 4%
Protein 23.48g 25.55g 4%
Calories 111kcal 148kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Calcium 72mg 92mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Fats 1.18g 1.95g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.159g 0.188g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0.172g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.552g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pollock Clam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
60%
Pollock
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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?
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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. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.