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Clam vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Butterfish

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Butterfish is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4044% more than Butterfish.
  • Butterfish contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat.

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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
7
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 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +339.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +897.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5163.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~308mg

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% 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% 6.5% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +422.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5303.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.146mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +404.1%
Contains more FatsFats +427.2%
~equal in Water ~66.83g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Butterfish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Butterfish Opinion
Calories 148kcal 187kcal Butterfish
Protein 25.55g 22.15g Clam
Fats 1.95g 10.28g Butterfish
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 83mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Butterfish
Calcium 92mg 28mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 481mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.64mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.069mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.99mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 308mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 114mg Butterfish
Vitamin A 570IU 109IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 33µg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.019mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.146mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.192mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.83µg Clam
Folate 29µg 17µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g Butterfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.248mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.971mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.021mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.801mg Butterfish
Lysine 1.909mg 2.035mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.576mg 0.656mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.865mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 1.141mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.49mg 0.652mg Butterfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Butterfish
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
44%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfish
Butterfish 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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.