Clam vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between clam and lobster?
- Clam is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and phosphorus; however, lobster is richer in copper and vitamin B5.
- Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4061% more.
- Lobster has less sodium.
- Lobster has a lower glycemic index (0) than clam (27).
We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +173% |
| Contains more IronIron | +869% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1438.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +552.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2405.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6815.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 1.43µg | 4061% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 1.55mg | 96% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.065mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 0.29mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.017mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 486mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 146mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 185mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 1.667mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 1µg | 19% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 73.1µg | 17% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 25.55g | 19g | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 4.05mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 230mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.023mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 1.83mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Folate | 29µg | 11µg | 5% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 0g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 0.86g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.34g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.119mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92mg | 96mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 0.208g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.253g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 1.426mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A |
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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
983%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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