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Butterfish vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterfish and Clam

  • Butterfish has more Vitamin B6, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4044% more than Butterfish.
  • Clam has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Butterfish. Butterfish has 0.346mg of Vitamin B6, while Clam has 0.11mg.
  • Butterfish contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat 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 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 255%
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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 +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +339.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +897.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5163.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~338mg

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% 6.5% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 0%
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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 B3Vitamin B3 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +422.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5303.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 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 +427.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +404.1%
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Clam Opinion
Calories 187kcal 148kcal Butterfish
Protein 22.15g 25.55g Clam
Fats 10.28g 1.95g Butterfish
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 83mg 67mg Clam
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Butterfish
Calcium 28mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 481mg 628mg Clam
Iron 0.64mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.069mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 0.99mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 308mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 114mg 1202mg Butterfish
Vitamin A 109IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 33µg 171µg Clam
Manganese 0.019mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 46.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 3.354mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.68mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.11mg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 98.89µg Clam
Folate 17µg 29µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g Butterfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.971mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.021mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.801mg 1.798mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg 1.909mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.576mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.141mg 1.116mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.49mg Butterfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfish 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
44%
Butterfish
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfish
Butterfish 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 ($)
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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.