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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.
  • Snapper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of snapper is 0, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +1070.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1395.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +520.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5782.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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
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% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
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 5.3% 12% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1281.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +869.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2725.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +318.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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 FatsFats +13.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +128.8%
Contains more WaterWater +10.5%
~equal in Protein ~26.3g

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
29% 25% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.588g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 3.5µg 3975%
Copper 0.688mg 0.046mg 71%
Sodium 1202mg 57mg 50%
Manganese 1mg 0.017mg 43%
Iron 2.81mg 0.24mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.004mg 32%
Selenium 64µg 49µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.46mg 27%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1.6mg 23%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.44mg 21%
Phosphorus 338mg 201mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.346mg 19%
Vitamin A 171µg 35µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.053mg 8%
Cholesterol 67mg 47mg 7%
Folate 29µg 6µg 6%
Calcium 92mg 40mg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.87mg 4%
Potassium 628mg 522mg 3%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Protein 25.55g 26.3g 2%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.365g 1%
Calories 148kcal 128kcal 1%
Fats 1.95g 1.72g 0%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.322g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.588g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.294mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.153mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.212mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 2.137mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 2.415mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.778mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.027mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 1.355mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.774mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.048g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.273g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Snapper
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
983%
Clam
49%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 1145mg)
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.