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 B2, and vitamin A.
- 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.
- Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of anchovy is 0.
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.62µg | 98.89µg | 4095% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.024mg | 3.354mg | 67% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.688mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 64µg | 50% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 1202mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.07mg | 1mg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 338mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 171µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.426mg | 13% |
| Protein | 20.35g | 25.55g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.72mg | 2.73mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 628mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.637g | 0.552g | 7% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 92mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.25mg | 2.81mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.282g | 0.188g | 5% |
| Folate | 9µg | 29µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 4.84g | 1.95g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.182g | 0.172g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 67mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 148kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.68mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.228mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.892mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.654mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.869mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.602mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.794mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.048mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.599mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.538g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.911g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.029g | 0.104g | N/A |
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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%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.094g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.