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Clam vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Clam and Fish sticks?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Phosphorus than Fish sticks.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4080% higher.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Sodium.

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +239.5%
Contains more IronIron +234.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1066.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +449.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +307.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%

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
9
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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
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 0% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10201%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.1%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +133.1%
Contains more FatsFats +732.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +322.2%

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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1756.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1317.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Fish sticks Opinion
Calories 148kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Protein 25.55g 11.01g Clam
Fats 1.95g 16.23g Fish sticks
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 20.16g Fish sticks
Carbs 5.13g 21.66g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 67mg 28mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Fish sticks
Calcium 92mg 16mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 185mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.84mg Clam
Sugar 1.65g Clam
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Copper 0.688mg 0.059mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.42mg Clam
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 338mg 191mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 402mg Fish sticks
Vitamin A 570IU 18IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 4µg Clam
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 1mg 0.182mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 15.7µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.122mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.116mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.536mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.272mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.078mg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.96µg Clam
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 29µg 24µg Clam
Trans Fat 0.124g Clam
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 0.188g 3.733g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 7.824g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.122mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.372mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.429mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.852mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.795mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.296mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.47mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.5mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.23mg Clam
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.05g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.088g Clam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.004g Clam
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Fish sticks
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
981%
Clam
33%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.