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Clam vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Clam and Alaska pollock?

  • Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin A, while Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3968% higher.
  • Alaska pollock is lower in Sodium.

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) types in this comparison.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46%
Contains more IronIron +401.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1046.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +378.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5455.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.1%

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.
Clam
7
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%
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% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2601.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +199.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +65.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +120.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%
~equal in Protein ~23.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.583g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Alaska pollock Opinion
Calories 148kcal 111kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 23.48g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.18g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 86mg Clam
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 18mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 92mg 72mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 430mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.56mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.06mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.57mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 267mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 419mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 570IU 51IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 17µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 1mg 0.018mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 44.1µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.054mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.223mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.432mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 3.66µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Folate 29µg 3µg Clam
Choline 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.134g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.583g Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.263mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 1.029mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.082mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.909mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.576mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.116mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.49mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.086g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.027g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Alaska pollock
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
981%
Clam
61%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.