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Clam vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Clam and Monkfish

  • Monkfish has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4077% more.
  • Clam has 52 times more Sodium than Monkfish. Clam has 1202mg of Sodium, while Monkfish has 23mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, monkfish, 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
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Contains more Calcium +820%
Contains more Iron +585.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains more Zinc +415.1%
Contains more Copper +1811.1%
Contains more Manganese +3125.8%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
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 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +820%
Contains more Iron +585.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains more Zinc +415.1%
Contains more Copper +1811.1%
Contains more Manganese +3125.8%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +1139.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +483.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293.1%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9408.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.8%
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 3% 0% 0% 4% 8% 17% 48% 11% 64% 6% 130% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1139.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +483.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293.1%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9408.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +280.6%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Equal in Fats - 1.95
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
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +280.6%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Equal in Fats - 1.95

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Monkfish Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 18.56g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.95g
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 97kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 10mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.41mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Monkfish
Phosphorus 338mg 256mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 513mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 2.73mg 0.53mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.036mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.031mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 46IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 14µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.029mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.073mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.558mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.173mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Folate 29µg 8µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.04µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.208mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.814mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.855mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.509mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.705mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.549mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.725mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.956mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.547mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 67mg 32mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.188g Monkfish
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 Monkfish
Low Fats diet Equal
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
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 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. Monkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171996/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.