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Clam vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Perch

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc in Clam is higher than in Perch.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4029% more than Perch.
  • Perch has 17 times less Vitamin A RAE than Clam. Clam has 171µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Perch has 10µg.
  • Perch contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, perch, mixed species, 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
7
:
3
Perch
Contains more Iron +142.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +258.3%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +297.5%
Contains more Calcium +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.9
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 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Contains more Iron +142.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +258.3%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +297.5%
Contains more Calcium +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.9

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
7
:
2
Perch
Contains more Vitamin A +1681.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4395%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
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 2% 0% 0% 6% 20% 28% 36% 53% 33% 5% 275% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1681.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4395%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
:
1
Perch
Contains more Fats +65.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +425.4%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.86
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
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Fats +65.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +425.4%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
1
Perch
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.4%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Perch
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Perch Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 24.86g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.18g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 117kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 102mg Perch
Iron 2.81mg 1.16mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Perch
Phosphorus 338mg 257mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 344mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 79mg Perch
Zinc 2.73mg 1.43mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.192mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.9mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 16.1µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 32IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 10µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1.7mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.08mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.12mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.9mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.87mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.14mg Perch
Folate 29µg 6µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.2µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.278mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 1.09mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 1.798mg 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 1.909mg 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.576mg 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.97mg Perch
Valine 1.116mg 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.49mg 0.732mg Perch
Cholesterol 67mg 115mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.237g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.101g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.036g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.195g Perch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.472g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Perch
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
38%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 1123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Perch
Perch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
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. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/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.