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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, zinc, and phosphorus in clam is higher than in perch.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4029% more than perch.
  • Perch has 15 times less sodium than clam. Clam has 1202mg of sodium, while perch has 79mg.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of perch is 0.

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
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Perch
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 31% 30% 44% 64% 39% 110% 10% 117% 88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.6%
Contains more IronIron +142.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +297.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.9mg

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Perch
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 3.3% 0% 0% 20% 28% 36% 52% 32% 275% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4395%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Perch
1
26% 22% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.237 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.472 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.2µg 4029%
Selenium 64µg 16.1µg 87%
Copper 0.688mg 0.192mg 55%
Sodium 1202mg 79mg 49%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.12mg 24%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1.7mg 23%
Iron 2.81mg 1.16mg 21%
Vitamin A 171µg 10µg 18%
Cholesterol 67mg 115mg 16%
Zinc 2.73mg 1.43mg 12%
Phosphorus 338mg 257mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.9mg 9%
Potassium 628mg 344mg 8%
Folate 29µg 6µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.08mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 38mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.87mg 4%
Manganese 1mg 0.9mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.14mg 2%
Calories 148kcal 117kcal 2%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Protein 25.55g 24.86g 1%
Calcium 92mg 102mg 1%
Fats 1.95g 1.18g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.472g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.237g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.195g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.09mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 2.02mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 2.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.736mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.97mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 1.281mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.732mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.101g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.223g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Perch
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
983%
Clam
35%
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.