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Clam vs. Lingcod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Lingcod different?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Lingcod is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 3948% more than Lingcod.
  • Lingcod contains less Sodium.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, lingcod, cooked, dry heat types were used 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
Lingcod
Lingcod
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +585.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Zinc +370.7%
Contains more Copper +1865.7%
Contains more Manganese +3746.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Lingcod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 16% 24% 111% 50% 10% 16% 12% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +585.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Zinc +370.7%
Contains more Copper +1865.7%
Contains more Manganese +3746.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%

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
7
:
2
Lingcod
Lingcod
Contains more Vitamin A +882.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
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%
Lingcod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 9% 33% 44% 52% 80% 8% 519% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +882.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
4
:
1
Lingcod
Lingcod
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +43.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1065.6%
Contains more Water +18.9%
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
Lingcod
23% 76%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.68 g
Other: 0.32 g
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +43.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1065.6%
Contains more Water +18.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
2
:
1
Lingcod
Lingcod
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.9%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Lingcod
24% 41% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.255 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.383 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Lingcod
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Lingcod Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 22.64g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.36g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 109kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 18mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.41mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 33mg Lingcod
Phosphorus 338mg 258mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 560mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 76mg Lingcod
Zinc 2.73mg 0.58mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.035mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.026mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 58IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 17µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.035mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.139mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.314mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.865mg Lingcod
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.346mg Lingcod
Folate 29µg 10µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 4.15µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.254mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.993mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.043mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.84mg Lingcod
Lysine 1.909mg 2.079mg Lingcod
Methionine 0.576mg 0.67mg Lingcod
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.884mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 1.166mg Lingcod
Histidine 0.49mg 0.667mg Lingcod
Cholesterol 67mg 67mg
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.255g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.13g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.133g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.018g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.447g Lingcod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.383g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Lingcod
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1063%
Clam
62%
Lingcod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
50%
Lingcod

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lingcod
Lingcod contains less Sodium (difference - 1126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (67 mg)
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. Lingcod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174235/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.