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Clam vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Clam and Halibut raw?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C, however, Halibut raw is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4079% more.
  • Halibut raw has less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Clam
Clam
8
:
2
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Calcium +2966.7%
Contains more Iron +325.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.1%
Contains more Potassium +134.3%
Contains more Zinc +582.5%
Contains more Copper +2193.3%
Contains more Manganese +8233.3%
Contains more Selenium +75.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Halibut raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +2966.7%
Contains more Iron +325.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.1%
Contains more Potassium +134.3%
Contains more Zinc +582.5%
Contains more Copper +2193.3%
Contains more Manganese +8233.3%
Contains more Selenium +75.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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
8
:
4
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Vitamin A +1112.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9789%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.8%
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%
Halibut raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1112.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9789%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
2
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +145.4%
Contains more Fats +609.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%
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
Halibut raw
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +145.4%
Contains more Fats +609.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
1
:
2
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4770.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.6%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4770.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Halibut raw Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 14.37g Clam
Fats 1.95g 13.84g Halibut raw
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 186kcal Halibut raw
Calcium 92mg 3mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.66mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Halibut raw
Phosphorus 338mg 164mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 268mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 80mg Halibut raw
Zinc 2.73mg 0.4mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.03mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.012mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 36.5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 47IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 14µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.06mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.08mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.5mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.25mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.42mg Halibut raw
Folate 29µg 1µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.161mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.63mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.662mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.168mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.32mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.425mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.561mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.74mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.423mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 46mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 0.188g 2.419g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.393g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.526g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.089g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 8.378g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.367g Halibut raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Halibut raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
95%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1122mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.231g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $5)
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

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.