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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, 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 than Clam. Clam has 171µg of Vitamin A, 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
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% 34% 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% 1.9% 0% 0% 20% 28% 36% 52% 32% 275% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1681.3%
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 Opinion
Calories 148kcal 117kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 24.86g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.18g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1.7mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 115mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Perch
Calcium 92mg 102mg Perch
Potassium 628mg 344mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.16mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.192mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 1.43mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 257mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 79mg Perch
Vitamin A 570IU 32IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 10µg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.9mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 16.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.2µg Clam
Folate 29µg 6µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.237g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.195g Perch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.472g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.101g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.036g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
981%
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.