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.
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.
| 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.
| 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 D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 148kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 25.55g | 18.62g |
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| Fats | 1.95g | 13.82g |
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| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 6.39g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 6.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 59mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 155mg |
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| Iron | 2.81mg | 1.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 2.73mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 338mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 1202mg | 122mg |
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| Vitamin A | 570IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A | 171µg | 54µg |
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| Manganese | 1mg | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 64µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 2.783mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 1.21µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 15µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.188g | 3.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.172g | 5.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 3.701g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.843mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.867mg |
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| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.515mg |
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| Lysine | 1.909mg | 1.634mg |
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| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.75mg |
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| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.965mg |
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| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.538mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.258g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.431g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.089g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
981%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 1080mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)