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Clam vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Rockfish

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Rockfish is richer in Selenium.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4054% more than Rockfish.
  • Rockfish contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, 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
:
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +680.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains more Zinc +534.9%
Contains more Copper +1578%
Contains more Manganese +7592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Selenium +19.1%
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 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +680.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains more Zinc +534.9%
Contains more Copper +1578%
Contains more Manganese +7592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Selenium +19.1%

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
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +3462.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.1%
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 1% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3462.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
:
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Fats +20.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +152%
Contains more Water +17.3%
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
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Fats +20.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +152%
Contains more Water +17.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170.9%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Rockfish Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 22.23g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.62g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 109kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 17mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.36mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 33mg Rockfish
Phosphorus 338mg 248mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 467mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 89mg Rockfish
Zinc 2.73mg 0.43mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.041mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.013mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 570IU 16IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 5µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.027mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.226mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.897mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.404mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.241mg Rockfish
Folate 29µg 10µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.59µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.099mg 1.014mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.06mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.835mg Rockfish
Lysine 1.909mg 2.188mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.576mg 0.707mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.935mg Rockfish
Valine 1.116mg 1.106mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.502mg Rockfish
Cholesterol 67mg 61mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.42g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.238g Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.107g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.027g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.466g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.485g Clam
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Rockfish
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
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1113mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
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 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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.