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Anchovy vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Anchovy and Clam

  • Anchovy has more Vitamin B3, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4095% more than Anchovy.
  • Clam has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Anchovy. Anchovy has 14.024mg of Vitamin B3, while Clam has 3.354mg.
  • Anchovy contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, anchovy, european, raw 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.
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Clam
Contains more Calcium +59.8%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Magnesium +127.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.3%
Contains more Potassium +64%
Contains more Zinc +58.7%
Contains more Copper +226.1%
Contains more Manganese +1328.6%
Contains more Selenium +75.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +59.8%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Magnesium +127.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.3%
Contains more Potassium +64%
Contains more Zinc +58.7%
Contains more Copper +226.1%
Contains more Manganese +1328.6%
Contains more Selenium +75.3%

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 B3 +318.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +1040%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15850%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 12% 0% 0% 14% 60% 263% 39% 33% 7% 78% 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 B3 +318.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +1040%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15850%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Fats +148.2%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +159%
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 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 Fats +148.2%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +159%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Anchovy Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 20.35g 25.55g Clam
Fats 4.84g 1.95g Anchovy
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 131kcal 148kcal Clam
Calcium 147mg 92mg Anchovy
Iron 3.25mg 2.81mg Anchovy
Magnesium 41mg 18mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 174mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 383mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 104mg 1202mg Anchovy
Zinc 1.72mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.211mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.07mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 36.5µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 50IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.57mg Anchovy
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 14.024mg 3.354mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.11mg Anchovy
Folate 9µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.228mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.892mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.654mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.869mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.602mg 0.576mg Anchovy
Phenylalanine 0.794mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.048mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.599mg 0.49mg Anchovy
Cholesterol 60mg 67mg Anchovy
Saturated Fat 1.282g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.911g 0.146g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.538g 0.138g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.029g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 1.182g 0.172g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.637g 0.552g Anchovy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Anchovy 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
42%
Anchovy
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Anchovy
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.094g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Anchovy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174182/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.