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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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Clam
8
:
2
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +31.4%
Contains more Iron +451%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +142.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.5%
Contains more Copper +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +2930.3%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +31.4%
Contains more Iron +451%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +142.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.5%
Contains more Copper +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +2930.3%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Clam
9
:
0
Shrimp
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
:
1
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +596.4%
Contains more Carbs +2465%
Contains more Other +208.3%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.98
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
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +596.4%
Contains more Carbs +2465%
Contains more Other +208.3%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
1
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +598.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +598.7%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Clam Shrimp
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0.2g Clam
Protein 25.55g 23.98g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.28g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0.2g Clam
Calories 148kcal 99kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 70mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.51mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 338mg 237mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 259mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 2.73mg 1.64mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.379mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.033mg Clam
Selenium 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Clam
Folate 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 189mg Clam
Trans Fat 0.002g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.015g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.015g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.001g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.048g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.079g Clam
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Shrimp
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
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 1091mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
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?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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/175180/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.