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Clam vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between clam and shark

  • Clam is higher than shark in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin C, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4070% more than shark.
  • The amount of sodium in shark is lower.
  • The glycemic index of shark is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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
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%
Shark
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +305.2%
Contains more IronIron +153.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1538.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +468.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%

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
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% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Shark
1
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 0% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8072.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.62mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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
Shark
2
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.2%
Contains more OtherOther +245.4%
Contains more FatsFats +608.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.6%
~equal in Water ~60.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3350.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +570.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Shark
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Shark DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.21µg 4070%
Copper 0.688mg 0.042mg 72%
Selenium 64µg 34µg 55%
Sodium 1202mg 122mg 47%
Manganese 1mg 0.05mg 41%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.097mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.701g 21%
Phosphorus 338mg 194mg 21%
Iron 2.81mg 1.11mg 21%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.48mg 20%
Fats 1.95g 13.82g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.3mg 15%
Potassium 628mg 155mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.188g 3.205g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 5.935g 14%
Protein 25.55g 18.62g 14%
Vitamin A 171µg 54µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.072mg 7%
Magnesium 18mg 43mg 6%
Folate 29µg 15µg 4%
Calories 148kcal 228kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.783mg 4%
Calcium 92mg 50mg 4%
Cholesterol 67mg 59mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.62mg 1%
Carbs 5.13g 6.39g 0%
Net carbs 5.13g 6.39g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.843mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.867mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.515mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 1.634mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.965mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Shark
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
983%
Clam
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 1080mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.017g)
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.