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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.
  • Halibut raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than clam (27).

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
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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.3%
Contains more IronIron +325.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2193.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +582.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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
8
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% 2.8% 15% 822% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9789%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +281.8%

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
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +145.4%
Contains more FatsFats +609.7%
Contains more WaterWater +10.4%

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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4770.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Halibut raw Opinion
Calories 148kcal 186kcal Halibut raw
Protein 25.55g 14.37g Clam
Fats 1.95g 13.84g Halibut raw
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 46mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Halibut raw
Calcium 92mg 3mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 268mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.66mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.03mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.4mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 164mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 80mg Halibut raw
Vitamin A 570IU 47IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 14µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Manganese 1mg 0.012mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 36.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Folate 29µg 1µg Clam
Choline 61.8mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 0.188g 2.419g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 8.378g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.367g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.526g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.393g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.089g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Halibut raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
981%
Clam
90%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1122mg)
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?
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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. 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.