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Clam vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Clam and Shad

  • Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Iron, yet Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4115% higher.
  • Shad contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shad, american, 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
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3
Shad
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +480.9%
Contains more Copper +739%
Contains more Manganese +1751.9%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 349
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 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +480.9%
Contains more Copper +739%
Contains more Manganese +1751.9%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 349

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
5
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4
Shad
Contains more Vitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70535.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70535.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
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1
Shad
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +162.7%
Contains more Fats +805.1%
Equal in Water - 59.22
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% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +162.7%
Contains more Fats +805.1%
Equal in Water - 59.22

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Shad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shad Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 21.71g Clam
Fats 1.95g 17.65g Shad
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 92mg 60mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.24mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Shad
Phosphorus 338mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 628mg 492mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 2.73mg 0.47mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.082mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.054mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 120IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 36µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.308mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.462mg Shad
Folate 29µg 17µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.14µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.243mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.952mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.764mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.576mg 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.847mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.49mg 0.639mg Shad
Cholesterol 67mg 96mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g Shad
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 Shad
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
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shad
Shad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.