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Clam vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between clam and cod

  • Clam is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and zinc, yet cod is richer in vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4083% higher.
  • Clam contains 109 times more Vitamin B12 than cod. Clam contains 98.89µg of Vitamin B12, while cod contains 0.91µg.
  • Cod contains less sodium.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than clam.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, cod, 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%
Cod
Cod
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.1%
Contains more IronIron +639.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2357.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +506.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%

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
7
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%
Cod
Cod
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 3.3% 2.4% 13% 27% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +555.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10767%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
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
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.5%
Contains more FatsFats +191%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1143.3%
Contains more WaterWater +27.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +83%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Cod Opinion
Calories 148kcal 82kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 17.81g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.67g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 43mg Cod
Vitamin D 36IU Cod
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Cod
Calcium 92mg 16mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 413mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.38mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.028mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.45mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 203mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 54mg Cod
Vitamin A 570IU 40IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 12µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.64mg Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg Cod
Manganese 1mg 0.015mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 33.1µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.076mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.065mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.063mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 153mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.245mg Cod
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.91µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Folate 29µg 7µg Clam
Choline 65.2mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.131g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.094g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.231g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.199mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.781mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.821mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.447mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.635mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.527mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.695mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.917mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.524mg Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.064g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.12g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.01g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Cod
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
981%
Clam
732%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.