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Clam vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Clam and Shark raw

  • Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin C, and Zinc, yet Shark raw is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4058% higher.
  • Shark raw contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.

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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
Clam
8
:
2
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Calcium +170.6%
Contains more Iron +234.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Potassium +292.5%
Contains more Zinc +534.9%
Contains more Copper +1984.8%
Contains more Manganese +6566.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.3%
Contains more Magnesium +172.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Shark raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +170.6%
Contains more Iron +234.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Potassium +292.5%
Contains more Zinc +534.9%
Contains more Copper +1984.8%
Contains more Manganese +6566.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.3%
Contains more Magnesium +172.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%

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
Clam
7
:
5
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Vitamin A +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6536.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.695
Clam
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%
Shark raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6536.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.695

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
2
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +301.1%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Clam
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 raw
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +301.1%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Contains more Water +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
1
:
2
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +951.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.5%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Shark raw
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +951.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.5%

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 raw
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Shark raw Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 20.98g Clam
Fats 1.95g 4.51g Shark raw
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 130kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 34mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.84mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 49mg Shark raw
Phosphorus 338mg 210mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 160mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 79mg Shark raw
Zinc 2.73mg 0.43mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.033mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.015mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 36.5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 233IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 70µg Clam
Vitamin E 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 24IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg Shark raw
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.042mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.062mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.938mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.4mg Shark raw
Folate 29µg 3µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.49µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.235mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.92mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.967mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.705mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.576mg 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.819mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 1.081mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.618mg Shark raw
Cholesterol 67mg 51mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.925g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.109g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 1.808g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.195g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Shark raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw 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 - 0.737g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.