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Burbot vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are burbot and clam different?

  • Burbot is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B6; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4082% higher.
  • Burbot contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than clam. While burbot contains 0.346mg of vitamin B6, clam contains only 0.11mg.
  • Burbot has less sodium.
  • Burbot has a lower glycemic index (0) than clam (27).

Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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.
Burbot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 19% 46% 43% 85% 26% 110% 16% 117% 88%
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 less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.2%
Contains more IronIron +144.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +181.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295.1%

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.
Burbot
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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 0% 1.7% 0% 0% 107% 40% 37% 10% 80% 115% 0% 0.75% 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% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10648.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
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25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 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 +15.4%
Contains more FatsFats +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +372.2%
~equal in Protein ~25.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
0
28% 22% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.209 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.381 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.188g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.172g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burbot Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 98.89µg 4082%
Selenium 16.2µg 64µg 87%
Copper 0.256mg 0.688mg 48%
Sodium 124mg 1202mg 47%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.429mg 0.15mg 23%
Iron 1.15mg 2.81mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.172mg 0.426mg 20%
Vitamin A 5µg 171µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.11mg 18%
Zinc 0.97mg 2.73mg 16%
Phosphorus 256mg 338mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.68mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.973mg 3.354mg 9%
Folate 1µg 29µg 7%
Magnesium 41mg 18mg 5%
Manganese 0.897mg 1mg 4%
Calcium 64mg 92mg 3%
Potassium 518mg 628mg 3%
Cholesterol 77mg 67mg 3%
Calories 115kcal 148kcal 2%
Protein 24.76g 25.55g 2%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Fats 1.04g 1.95g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.381g 0.552g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Saturated fat 0.209g 0.188g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.17g 0.172g 0%
Tryptophan 0.277mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.085mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.141mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 2.012mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 2.274mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.966mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.275mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.729mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.09g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.123g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.033g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burbot 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
30%
Burbot
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Burbot
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
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 Sodium?
Burbot
Burbot contains less Sodium (difference - 1078mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/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.