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Clam vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Anchovy

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2, however, Anchovy is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4095% more than Anchovy.
  • Anchovy contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, anchovy, european, raw.

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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
6
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 29% 44% 34% 122% 70% 47% 75% 14% 9.1% 199%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.8%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%

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
6
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% 11% 0% 14% 59% 263% 39% 33% 78% 0.25% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15850%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.645mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +159%
Contains more FatsFats +148.2%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.637 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +587.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Anchovy Opinion
Calories 148kcal 131kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 20.35g Clam
Fats 1.95g 4.84g Anchovy
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 60mg Anchovy
Magnesium 18mg 41mg Anchovy
Calcium 92mg 147mg Anchovy
Potassium 628mg 383mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 3.25mg Anchovy
Copper 0.688mg 0.211mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 1.72mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 174mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 104mg Anchovy
Vitamin A 570IU 50IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 15µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.57mg Anchovy
Manganese 1mg 0.07mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 36.5µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.055mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.256mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 14.024mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.645mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.143mg Anchovy
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.62µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Anchovy
Folate 29µg 9µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 1.282g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 1.182g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.637g Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.228mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.892mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.938mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.654mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.869mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.602mg Anchovy
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.794mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 1.048mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.599mg Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.538g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.911g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.029g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Anchovy
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
39%
Anchovy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
64%
Anchovy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.094g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients
  2. Anchovy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174182/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.