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Clam vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Shrimp

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Potassium in Clam is higher than in Shrimp.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4051% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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
6
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%
Shrimp
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +269.4%
Contains more IronIron +778.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1940.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.2%
~equal in Calcium ~91mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~306mg

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
8
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%
Shrimp
5
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% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5857.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
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
Shrimp
1
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.2%
Contains more FatsFats +14.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.5%
Contains more OtherOther +52.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%

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
Shrimp
2
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +109.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.59g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Shrimp
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Shrimp Opinion
Calories 148kcal 119kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 22.78g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.7g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 1.52g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 1.52g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 211mg Clam
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 18mg 37mg Shrimp
Calcium 92mg 91mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 170mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.32mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.258mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 1.63mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 306mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 947mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 570IU 301IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 90µg Clam
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 1mg 0.049mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 49.5µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.032mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.024mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.678mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.519mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.66µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 29µg 24µg Clam
Trans Fat 0.035g Clam
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.521g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.59g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.26mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.904mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.05mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.909mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.576mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.116mg 1.067mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.135g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.141g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.012g Clam
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Shrimp
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
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 144mg)
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 - 0.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.