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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 RAE.
  • 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.

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
Clam
8
:
2
Eel
Eel
Contains more Calcium +253.8%
Contains more Iron +339.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +79.9%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +2272.4%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +671.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Calcium +253.8%
Contains more Iron +339.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +79.9%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +2272.4%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +671.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -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
Clam
6
:
3
Eel
Eel
Contains more Vitamin C +1127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3321.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +564.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.8%
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%
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3321.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +564.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
4
:
1
Eel
Eel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +78.5%
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.65
Equal in Water - 59.31
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
Eel
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +78.5%
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.65
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
1
:
2
Eel
Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5259.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.9%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5259.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 23.65g Clam
Fats 1.95g 14.95g Eel
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 92mg 26mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.64mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Eel
Phosphorus 338mg 277mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 349mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 2.73mg 2.08mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.029mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.04mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 8.3µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1.8mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.051mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.28mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.077mg Clam
Folate 29µg 17µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.265mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 1.037mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.09mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 1.909mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.576mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 1.116mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.49mg 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 67mg 161mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 3.023g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.081g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.108g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.095g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.214g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Eel
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
65%
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.