Clam vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between clam and shrimp
- Clam has more manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc; however, shrimp is richer in magnesium.
- Clam covers your daily sodium needs 47% more than shrimp.
- Shrimp has 30 times less manganese than clam. Clam has 1mg of manganese, while shrimp has 0.033mg.
- Shrimp contains less sodium.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +451% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2930.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +596.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2465% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +208.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
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Protein
~23.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +258.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +598.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 4120% | |
| Selenium | 64µg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 111mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.033mg | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 189mg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.379mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 0.51mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 237mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 628mg | 259mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 1.64mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 23.98g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.079g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 0.28g | 3% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 99kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 0.056g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 1091mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $7)
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)