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Clam vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Clam and Sturgeon

  • Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Iron, and Zinc, yet Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4016% higher.
  • Sturgeon contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sturgeon, 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
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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 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.5%
Contains more IronIron +212.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1198.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +405.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%

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
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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% 34% 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 0% 53% 13% 387% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3855.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
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
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +165.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
~equal in Water ~69.94g

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
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1345.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Sturgeon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Sturgeon Opinion
Calories 148kcal 135kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 20.7g Clam
Fats 1.95g 5.18g Sturgeon
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 77mg Clam
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Magnesium 18mg 45mg Sturgeon
Calcium 92mg 17mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 364mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.9mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.053mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.54mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 271mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 69mg Sturgeon
Vitamin A 570IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 171µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Manganese 1mg 0.03mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 16.2µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.08mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.09mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.23mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.5µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Folate 29µg 17µg Clam
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 0.188g 1.173g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.885g Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.232mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.907mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.954mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.682mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.901mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.613mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.808mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 1.066mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.609mg Sturgeon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.119g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.058g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Sturgeon
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
981%
Clam
89%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 1133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.985g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.