Clam vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Clam and Crayfish
- Clam is higher than Crayfish in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin A, and Potassium.
- Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4031% more than Crayfish.
- Clam contains 25 times more Vitamin C than Crayfish. While Clam contains 22.1mg of Vitamin C, Crayfish contains only 0.9mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Crayfish is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +238.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
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 | +2355.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +401.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4499.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +41.9% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.181g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 148kcal | 82kcal |
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| Protein | 25.55g | 16.77g |
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| Fats | 1.95g | 1.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 133mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 33mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 296mg |
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| Iron | 2.81mg | 0.83mg |
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| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.685mg |
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| Zinc | 2.73mg | 1.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 338mg | 270mg |
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| Sodium | 1202mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin A | 570IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 171µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.5mg |
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| Manganese | 1mg | 0.522mg |
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| Selenium | 64µg | 36.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 2.28mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 2.15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 44µg |
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| Choline | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.188g | 0.181g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.172g | 0.244g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.367g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.234mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.676mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.811mg |
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| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.329mg |
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| Lysine | 1.909mg | 1.457mg |
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| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.472mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.706mg |
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| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.786mg |
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| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.341mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.119g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.047g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0g |
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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
981%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crayfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crayfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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.