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Clam vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between clam and atlantic Mackerel

  • Clam is higher in vitamin B12, copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin C, zinc, and phosphorus, yet atlantic Mackerel is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 3758% more than atlantic Mackerel.
  • Clam contains 67 times more manganese than atlantic Mackerel. While clam contains 1mg of manganese, atlantic Mackerel contains only 0.015mg.
  • The amount of sodium in atlantic Mackerel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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
8
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 54% 3.6% 28% 61% 24% 17% 93% 12% 2% 241%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more IronIron +72.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +842.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%

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.
Clam
5
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% 57% 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 1.3% 17% 30% 242% 44% 72% 170% 51% 92% 1089% 13% 0.75% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5425%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +242%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1035.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.7%

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
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +612.3%
~equal in Water ~63.55g
~equal in Other ~3.96g

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.257 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3072.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +506.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Atlantic Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 8.71µg 3758%
Vitamin D 16.1µg 81%
Vitamin D 643IU 80%
Copper 0.688mg 0.073mg 68%
Sodium 1202mg 90mg 48%
Manganese 1mg 0.015mg 43%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 9.08mg 36%
Selenium 64µg 44.1µg 36%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0.4mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.399mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.35g 19%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.63mg 19%
Fats 1.95g 13.89g 18%
Phosphorus 338mg 217mg 17%
Iron 2.81mg 1.63mg 15%
Protein 25.55g 18.6g 14%
Magnesium 18mg 76mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.188g 3.257g 14%
Vitamin A 171µg 50µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 5.456g 13%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.52mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.312mg 9%
Potassium 628mg 314mg 9%
Calcium 92mg 12mg 8%
Folate 29µg 1µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.856mg 4%
Vitamin K 5µg 4%
Calories 148kcal 205kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.176mg 2%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Cholesterol 67mg 70mg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.815mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.857mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.512mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 1.708mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.551mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.726mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.958mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.548mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.898g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 1.401g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.212g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Atlantic Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
983%
Clam
143%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 - 3.069g)
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?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel 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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.