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Clam vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Clam and Sheepshead?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin C, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4025% more.
  • Sheepshead has less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 11% 45% 25% 41% 17% 150% 9.5% 2.7% 280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +319.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +463.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4661.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~350mg

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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
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% 6.9% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4199.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +19.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%
~equal in Protein ~26.02g
~equal in Water ~69.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.382 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +103.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Sheepshead
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 Sheepshead Opinion
Calories 148kcal 126kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 1.95g 1.63g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 64mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 18mg 35mg Sheepshead
Calcium 92mg 37mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 512mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.67mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.122mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.63mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 350mg Sheepshead
Sodium 1202mg 73mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 570IU 115IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 35µg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.021mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 51.3µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.01mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.05mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.8mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.35mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.3µg Clam
Folate 29µg 17µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.36g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.382g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.099mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 1.798mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 1.909mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.576mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.116mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.49mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.083g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.107g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.04g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Sheepshead
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
981%
Clam
38%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.172g)
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. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/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.