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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 44% 34% 122% 70% 47% 75% 14% 9.1% 199%
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 +127.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.8%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 3% 11% 0% 14% 59% 263% 39% 33% 78% 0.25% 6.8% 0%
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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15850%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.68mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.637 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +587.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Anchovy Clam Opinion
Calories 131kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 20.35g 25.55g Clam
Fats 4.84g 1.95g Anchovy
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 60mg 67mg Anchovy
Magnesium 41mg 18mg Anchovy
Calcium 147mg 92mg Anchovy
Potassium 383mg 628mg Clam
Iron 3.25mg 2.81mg Anchovy
Copper 0.211mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 1.72mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 174mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 104mg 1202mg Anchovy
Vitamin A 50IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 15µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.57mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.07mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 36.5µg 64µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Anchovy
Folate 9µg 29µg Clam
Saturated Fat 1.282g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 1.182g 0.172g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.637g 0.552g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.538g 0.138g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.911g 0.146g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.029g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Anchovy 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
39%
Anchovy
981%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
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.