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Clam vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clam and Milkfish

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C, while Milkfish has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3984% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Milkfish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, milkfish, 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
8
:
Contains more Calcium +41.5%
Contains more Iron +585.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.9%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +1463.6%
Contains more Manganese +3746.2%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Contains more Calcium +41.5%
Contains more Iron +585.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.9%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +1463.6%
Contains more Manganese +3746.2%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +422.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.4%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2924.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +422.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.4%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2924.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Contains more Fats +342.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
Equal in Water - 62.63
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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Contains more Fats +342.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
Equal in Water - 62.63

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Milkfish Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 1.95g 8.63g Milkfish
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Calcium 92mg 65mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.41mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 338mg 208mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 374mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 92mg Milkfish
Zinc 2.73mg 1.05mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.044mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.026mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 16.2µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 109IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 33µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.016mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.069mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Folate 29µg 18µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 3.27µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.099mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 1.798mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 1.909mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.576mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 1.116mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.49mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 67mg 67mg
Saturated Fat 0.188g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Milkfish
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
64%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 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 ($)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.