Clam vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between clam and abalone
- Clam is higher in vitamin B12, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin C, selenium, vitamin A, and phosphorus, yet abalone is higher in vitamin B5.
- Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4092% more than abalone.
- Clam contains 86 times more vitamin A than abalone. While clam contains 171µg of vitamin A, abalone contains only 2µg.
- The amount of sodium in abalone is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +148.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +201.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1328.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +1127.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +227.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14231.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +322.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +247.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +115.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1493.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.6% |
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 | 98.89µg | 0.69µg | 4092% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.228mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 2.87mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.07mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 591mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 1.8mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.13mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 51.8µg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 2µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 217mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 0.95mg | 16% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 19.63g | 12% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 3.8mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 284mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 1.9mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 56mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 94mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 1.646g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 1.676g | 7% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 6.78g | 7% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 37mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 2.741g | 6% |
| Folate | 29µg | 14µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 11.05g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 11.05g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.838mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.854mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 1.433mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.715mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.054g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.046g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.458g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Abalone contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone 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.