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Clam vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Clam and Mahimahi

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus, however, Mahimahi is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4092% more than Mahimahi.
  • Mahimahi has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mahimahi, 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
Clam
8
:
2
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Zinc +362.7%
Contains more Copper +1198.1%
Contains more Manganese +5163.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Mahimahi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Zinc +362.7%
Contains more Copper +1198.1%
Contains more Manganese +5163.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%

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
Clam
6
:
3
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
Contains more Vitamin A +174%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.2%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14231.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
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%
Mahimahi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +174%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.2%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14231.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
2
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
Contains more Fats +116.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.72
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
Mahimahi
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
Contains more Fats +116.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
0
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.155
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Mahimahi
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.155

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Mahimahi Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 23.72g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.9g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 109kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 19mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.45mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Mahimahi
Phosphorus 338mg 183mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 533mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 113mg Mahimahi
Zinc 2.73mg 0.59mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.053mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.019mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 208IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 62µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.023mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.085mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 7.429mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.865mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.462mg Mahimahi
Folate 29µg 6µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.69µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.266mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 1.04mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.093mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.928mg Mahimahi
Lysine 1.909mg 2.178mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.576mg 0.702mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.926mg Mahimahi
Valine 1.116mg 1.222mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.49mg 0.698mg Mahimahi
Cholesterol 67mg 94mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.241g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.113g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.026g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.012g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.155g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.211g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Mahimahi
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
36%
Mahimahi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
52%
Mahimahi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 1089mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.