Catfish vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between catfish and clam
- Clam is richer than catfish in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin C, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4005% higher.
- Catfish contain less sodium.
- Catfish have a lower glycemic index than clam.
Food types used in this article are Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +922.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +903.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1664.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +370.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5455.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +546.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +326% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3457.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +141.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.78µg | 98.89µg | 4005% |
| Selenium | 9.9µg | 64µg | 98% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.688mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 1202mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 1mg | 43% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 2.81mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.426mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 2.73mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 171µg | 19% |
| Protein | 18.44g | 25.55g | 14% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 338mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.15mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 628mg | 8% |
| Fats | 7.19g | 1.95g | 8% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.115g | 0.172g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.188g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.177mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.354g | 0.552g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.548mg | 3.354mg | 5% |
| Folate | 12µg | 29µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.811mg | 0.68mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 148kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 67mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.833mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.396mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.677mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.539mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.894mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.404mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.069g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +268.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1711% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
