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Clam vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clam and Snapper

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Zinc, while Snapper has more Vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3975% higher.
  • Snapper contains 107 times less Vitamin B2 than Clam. Clam contains 0.426mg of Vitamin B2, while Snapper contains 0.004mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Snapper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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
:
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Iron +1070.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +520.5%
Contains more Copper +1395.7%
Contains more Manganese +5782.4%
Contains more Selenium +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
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 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Iron +1070.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +520.5%
Contains more Copper +1395.7%
Contains more Manganese +5782.4%
Contains more Selenium +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +869.4%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2725.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.2%
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 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +869.4%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2725.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +128.8%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Equal in Protein - 26.3
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% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +128.8%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Equal in Protein - 26.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.588
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.588

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Snapper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Snapper Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 1.95g 1.72g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 128kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 40mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.24mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 37mg Snapper
Phosphorus 338mg 201mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 522mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 57mg Snapper
Zinc 2.73mg 0.44mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.046mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.017mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 49µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 115IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 35µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1.6mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.053mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.004mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.346mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.87mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.46mg Snapper
Folate 29µg 6µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 3.5µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 1.099mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 1.798mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 1.909mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.576mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 1.116mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.49mg 0.774mg Snapper
Cholesterol 67mg 47mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.365g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.048g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.022g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.322g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.588g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Snapper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1063%
Clam
53%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 1145mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.