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Clam vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Clam and Drum fish

  • Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin C, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Drum fish is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4024% higher.
  • Clam contains 22 times more Vitamin C than Drum fish. Clam contains 22.1mg of Vitamin C, while Drum fish contains 1mg.
  • Drum fish contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, 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
Clam
8
:
2
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Calcium +19.5%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +77.9%
Contains more Zinc +221.2%
Contains more Copper +131.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Drum fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Contains more Calcium +19.5%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +77.9%
Contains more Zinc +221.2%
Contains more Copper +131.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%

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
Clam
7
:
2
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Vitamin A +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4181%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Clam
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%
Drum fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4181%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
2
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1392%
Contains more Fats +224.1%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Clam
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
Drum fish
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1392%
Contains more Fats +224.1%
Contains more Water +11.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
1
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2
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1532%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.9%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Drum fish
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.479 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1532%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Drum fish Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 22.49g Clam
Fats 1.95g 6.32g Drum fish
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 153kcal Drum fish
Calcium 92mg 77mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.15mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Drum fish
Phosphorus 338mg 231mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 353mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 96mg Drum fish
Zinc 2.73mg 0.85mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.297mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.897mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 16.2µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 196IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 59µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.081mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.207mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.862mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.865mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.346mg Drum fish
Folate 29µg 17µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.31µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.252mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.986mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.036mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.828mg Drum fish
Lysine 1.909mg 2.065mg Drum fish
Methionine 0.576mg 0.666mg Drum fish
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.878mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 1.159mg Drum fish
Histidine 0.49mg 0.662mg Drum fish
Cholesterol 67mg 82mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 1.434g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.368g Drum fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.185g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 2.807g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.479g Drum fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Drum fish
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
48%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 1106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.246g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.