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Clam vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between clam and eel

  • Clam is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin C, yet eel is higher in vitamin A.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4000% more than eel.
  • Clam contains 25 times more manganese than eel. While clam contains 1mg of manganese, eel contains only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of sodium in eel is lower.
  • The glycemic index of eel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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
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%
Eel
Eel
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +253.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.9%
Contains more IronIron +339.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2272.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +671.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%

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
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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Eel
Eel
3
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 6% 379% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3321.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +564.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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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
Eel
Eel
1
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +78.5%
Contains more FatsFats +666.7%
~equal in Protein ~23.65g
~equal in Water ~59.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Eel
Eel
2
22% 69% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5259.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Eel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.89µg 4000%
Vitamin A 171µg 1137µg 107%
Selenium 64µg 8.3µg 101%
Copper 0.688mg 0.029mg 73%
Sodium 1202mg 65mg 49%
Manganese 1mg 0.04mg 42%
Cholesterol 67mg 161mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.051mg 29%
Iron 2.81mg 0.64mg 27%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1.8mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 9.218g 23%
Fats 1.95g 14.95g 20%
Saturated fat 0.188g 3.023g 13%
Phosphorus 338mg 277mg 9%
Potassium 628mg 349mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.28mg 8%
Calcium 92mg 26mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 4.487mg 7%
Zinc 2.73mg 2.08mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.214g 4%
Calories 148kcal 236kcal 4%
Protein 25.55g 23.65g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.077mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.183mg 3%
Folate 29µg 17µg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.922mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 2.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.7mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.923mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 1.218mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.696mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.108g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.095g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Eel
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
983%
Clam
72%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eel
Eel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.835g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.