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Clam vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Clam and Scup

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Scup has more Vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4053% more.
  • Scup is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, scup, 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
8
:
2
Scup
Contains more Calcium +80.4%
Contains more Iron +313.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +340.3%
Contains more Copper +958.5%
Contains more Manganese +2122.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
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 16% 26% 21% 102% 33% 8% 17% 22% 6% 256%
Contains more Calcium +80.4%
Contains more Iron +313.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +340.3%
Contains more Copper +958.5%
Contains more Manganese +2122.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%

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
Scup
Contains more Vitamin A +448.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +249.2%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6004.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 29% 94% 52% 80% 13% 203% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +448.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +249.2%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6004.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
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3
Scup
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.21
Equal in Water - 68.42
Equal in Other - 3.87
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
24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.21
Equal in Water - 68.42
Equal in Other - 3.87

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Scup Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 24.21g Clam
Fats 1.95g 3.5g Scup
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 135kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 51mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.68mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 29mg Scup
Phosphorus 338mg 237mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 368mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 54mg Scup
Zinc 2.73mg 0.62mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.065mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.045mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 104IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 31µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.127mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.122mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 4.994mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.865mg Scup
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.346mg Scup
Folate 29µg 17µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.62µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.271mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 1.061mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.115mg Scup
Leucine 1.798mg 1.967mg Scup
Lysine 1.909mg 2.223mg Scup
Methionine 0.576mg 0.716mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.945mg Scup
Valine 1.116mg 1.247mg Scup
Histidine 0.49mg 0.713mg Scup
Cholesterol 67mg 67mg
Saturated Fat 0.188g Scup
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Scup
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
42%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scup
Scup 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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (67 mg)
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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.