Clam vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Clam and Mussels
- Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin C, yet Mussels is richer in Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 3120% higher.
- Clam contains 5 times more Copper than Mussels. Clam contains 0.688mg of Copper, while Mussels contains 0.149mg.
- Mussels contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
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Calcium
+178.8%
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Phosphorus
+18.6%
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Potassium
+134.3%
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Copper
+361.7%
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Iron
+139.1%
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Magnesium
+105.6%
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Sodium
-69.3%
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Manganese
+580%
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Selenium
+40%
Equal in Zinc - 2.67
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Calcium
+178.8%
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Phosphorus
+18.6%
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Potassium
+134.3%
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Copper
+361.7%
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Iron
+139.1%
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Magnesium
+105.6%
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-69.3%
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Manganese
+580%
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Selenium
+40%
Equal in Zinc - 2.67
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.
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Vitamin A
+87.5%
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Vitamin C
+62.5%
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Vitamin B3
+11.8%
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Vitamin B12
+312%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B5
+39.7%
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Folate
+162.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.42
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1
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Vitamin A
+87.5%
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Vitamin C
+62.5%
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Vitamin B3
+11.8%
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Vitamin B12
+312%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B5
+39.7%
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Folate
+162.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.42
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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+17.3%
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Fats
+129.7%
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Carbs
+44.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 61.15
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+17.3%
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+129.7%
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Carbs
+44.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 61.15
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-77.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+489.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+119.6%
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Saturated Fat
-77.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+489.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+119.6%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 7.39g |
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| Protein | 25.55g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 1.95g | 4.48g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 7.39g |
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| Calories | 148kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 2.81mg | 6.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 338mg | 285mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 268mg |
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| Sodium | 1202mg | 369mg |
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| Zinc | 2.73mg | 2.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 1mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 64µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 570IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 171µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 13.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 76µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 24µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 1.909mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.116mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.457mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 56mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.188g | 0.85g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.172g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 1.212g |
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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%
286%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 833mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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