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Clam vs. Pike — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Pike different?

  • Clam is higher in Iron, and Calcium, however, Pike is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Pike is 21% higher.
  • Clam contains 3 times more Calcium than Pike. While Clam contains 92mg of Calcium, Pike contains only 28mg.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) are the varieties used in this article.

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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
:
2
Pike
Contains more Calcium +228.6%
Contains more Iron +33.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
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 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +228.6%
Contains more Iron +33.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%

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
6
:
3
Pike
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
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 52% 0% 0% 0% 25% 162% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
2
Pike
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Other +186.9%
Contains more Fats +310.3%
Equal in Water - 69.8
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
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Other +186.9%
Contains more Fats +310.3%
Equal in Water - 69.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Pike Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 4.3g Clam
Protein 25.55g 16.6g Clam
Fats 1.95g 8g Pike
Carbs 5.13g 4.3g Clam
Calories 148kcal 156kcal Pike
Calcium 92mg 28mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 2.1mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 412mg Pike
Potassium 628mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg Pike
Zinc 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 1mg Clam
Selenium 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 860IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.1mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.7mg Pike
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 5mg Pike
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Clam
Folate 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg Pike
Saturated Fat 0.188g Pike
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 Pike
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
28%
Pike
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
26%
Pike

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pike - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168021/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.