Clam vs Sardine - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Clam and Sardine?
- Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however Sardine is richer in Calcium, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
- Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3748% more.
- Sardine contains 9 times less Manganese than Clam. Clam contains 1mg of Manganese, while Sardine contains 0.108mg.
- Sardine has less Sodium.
We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this article.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Potassium
+58.2%
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Zinc
+108.4%
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Copper
+269.9%
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Calcium
+315.2%
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Magnesium
+116.7%
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Phosphorus
+45%
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Sodium
-74.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.92
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Potassium
+58.2%
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Zinc
+108.4%
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Copper
+269.9%
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Calcium
+315.2%
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Magnesium
+116.7%
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Phosphorus
+45%
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Sodium
-74.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.92
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+427.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+87.5%
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Vitamin B2
+87.7%
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Folate
+190%
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Vitamin B12
+1006.2%
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Vitamin B3
+56.4%
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Vitamin B6
+51.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642
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Vitamin A
+427.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+87.5%
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Vitamin B2
+87.7%
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Folate
+190%
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Vitamin B12
+1006.2%
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Vitamin B3
+56.4%
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Vitamin B6
+51.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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Protein | 25.55g | 24.62g |
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Fats | 1.95g | 11.45g |
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Carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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Calories | 148kcal | 208kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | g | 0g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 92mg | 382mg |
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Iron | 2.81mg | 2.92mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 39mg |
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Phosphorus | 338mg | 490mg |
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Potassium | 628mg | 397mg |
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Sodium | 1202mg | 307mg |
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Zinc | 2.73mg | 1.31mg |
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Copper | 0.688mg | 0.186mg |
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Vitamin A | 570IU | 108IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | 2.04mg |
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Vitamin D | IU | 193IU |
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Vitamin D | µg | 4.8µg |
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Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.227mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 5.245mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.642mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.167mg |
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Folate | 29µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 8.94µg |
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Vitamin K | µg | 2.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.276mg |
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Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.079mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 1.134mg |
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Leucine | 1.798mg | 2.001mg |
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Lysine | 1.909mg | 2.26mg |
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Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.729mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.961mg |
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Valine | 1.116mg | 1.268mg |
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Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.725mg |
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Cholesterol | 67mg | 142mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.188g | 1.528g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.172g | 3.869g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 5.148g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
1063

131

Mineral Summary Score
101

79

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
153%

148%

Carbohydrates
5%

0%

Fats
9%

53%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 895mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is cheaper?

Clam is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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