Clam vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are clam and carp different?
- Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron; however, carp is richer in phosphorus.
- Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4059% more than carp.
- Clam has 20 times more manganese than carp. Clam has 1mg of manganese, while carp has 0.05mg.
- Carp contains less sodium.
- Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of carp is 0.
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, carp, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +842.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +295.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1610% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +508.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6627.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +99.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +997.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +267.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1635.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +232.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 1.47µg | 4059% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 16.2µg | 87% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.073mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 63mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.05mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 531mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.07mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 1.6mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 10µg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 1.59mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 1.835g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 2.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.219mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 1.9mg | 8% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 7.17g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 2.985g | 7% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 427mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 84mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 1.388g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 22.86g | 5% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.87mg | 4% |
| Folate | 29µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 0g | 2% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 162kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.002mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 1.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.858mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 2.1mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 1.178mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.305g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.105g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 1139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carp 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 ($)