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Clam vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clam and Grouper fish

  • Grouper fish contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Iron, and Zinc than Clam.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4092% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Grouper fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, grouper, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +338.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%
Contains more IronIron +146.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1428.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +435.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%

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
7
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% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +780.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14231.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.2%
~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
4
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
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +646%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%
~equal in Protein ~24.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Grouper fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Grouper fish Opinion
Calories 148kcal 118kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 24.84g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.3g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 47mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 18mg 37mg Grouper fish
Calcium 92mg 21mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 475mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.14mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.045mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.51mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 143mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 53mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 570IU 165IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 50µg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.012mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.081mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.006mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.381mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.87mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.35mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.69µg Clam
Folate 29µg 10µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.299g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.268g Grouper fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.403g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.278mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 1.089mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.145mg Grouper fish
Leucine 1.798mg 2.019mg Grouper fish
Lysine 1.909mg 2.282mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.576mg 0.735mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.97mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.116mg 1.28mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.49mg 0.731mg Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.035g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.213g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.017g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Grouper fish
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
20%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 1149mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.111g)
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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.