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.
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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+31.4%
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Iron
+451%
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Phosphorus
+42.6%
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Potassium
+142.5%
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Zinc
+66.5%
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Copper
+81.5%
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Magnesium
+116.7%
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Sodium
-90.8%
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Calcium
+31.4%
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Iron
+451%
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Phosphorus
+42.6%
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Potassium
+142.5%
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Zinc
+66.5%
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Copper
+81.5%
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Magnesium
+116.7%
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-90.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+596.4%
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Carbs
+2465%
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+208.3%
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Water
+16.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.98
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Fats
+596.4%
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Carbs
+2465%
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+208.3%
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+16.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.98
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+258.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+598.7%
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Saturated Fat
-70.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+258.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+598.7%
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Saturated Fat
-70.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of 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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 5.13g | 0.2g |
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Protein | 25.55g | 23.98g |
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Fats | 1.95g | 0.28g |
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Carbs | 5.13g | 0.2g |
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Calories | 148kcal | 99kcal |
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Calcium | 92mg | 70mg |
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Iron | 2.81mg | 0.51mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 39mg |
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Phosphorus | 338mg | 237mg |
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Potassium | 628mg | 259mg |
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Sodium | 1202mg | 111mg |
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Zinc | 2.73mg | 1.64mg |
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Copper | 0.688mg | 0.379mg |
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Vitamin A | 570IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 171µg |
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Vitamin C | 22.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg |
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Folate | 29µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.286mg |
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Threonine | 1.099mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.112mg |
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Leucine | 1.798mg |
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Lysine | 1.909mg |
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Methionine | 0.576mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.915mg |
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Valine | 1.116mg |
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Histidine | 0.49mg |
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Cholesterol | 67mg | 189mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.188g | 0.056g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.015g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.015g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.001g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.172g | 0.048g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.079g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1063%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%

47%

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)