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Clam vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Bluefish different?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C, however, Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 3861% more than Bluefish.
  • Bluefish contains less Sodium.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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
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Contains more Calcium +922.2%
Contains more Iron +353.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +911.8%
Contains more Manganese +3603.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +922.2%
Contains more Iron +353.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +911.8%
Contains more Manganese +3603.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +339.2%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1489.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 0% 17% 23% 136% 58% 108% 2% 778% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +339.2%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1489.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
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Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +179%
Contains more Other +67%
Equal in Protein - 25.69
Equal in Water - 62.64
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
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +179%
Contains more Other +67%
Equal in Protein - 25.69
Equal in Water - 62.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1235.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1235.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Bluefish Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 1.95g 5.44g Bluefish
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Calcium 92mg 9mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.62mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 42mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 338mg 291mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 477mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 77mg Bluefish
Zinc 2.73mg 1.04mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.068mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.027mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 459IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 138µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.067mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.097mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Folate 29µg 2µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 6.22µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.099mg 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 1.798mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 1.909mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.576mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 1.116mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.49mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 67mg 76mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 1.172g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.079g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.358g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Bluefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1063%
Clam
95%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.984g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 1125mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bluefish
Bluefish 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.

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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.