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Clam vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Clam and Sucker fish?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3 than Sucker fish.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4024% higher.
  • Sucker fish is lower in Sodium.

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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
Clam
8
:
2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains more Zinc +184.4%
Contains more Copper +175.2%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Equal in Calcium - 90
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Sucker fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains more Zinc +184.4%
Contains more Copper +175.2%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Equal in Calcium - 90

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
Clam
7
:
2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Vitamin A +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.4%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4181%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Clam
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%
Sucker fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 0% 3% 20% 28% 52% 54% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.4%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4181%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +140.6%
Contains more Fats +52.3%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Clam
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
Sucker fish
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +140.6%
Contains more Fats +52.3%
Contains more Water +16.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
1
:
2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +426.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.5%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Sucker fish
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +426.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Sucker fish
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 Sucker fish Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 21.49g Clam
Fats 1.95g 2.97g Sucker fish
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 119kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 90mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.67mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 338mg 269mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 487mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 2.73mg 0.96mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.25mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.769mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 16.2µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 196IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 59µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.012mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.085mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.462mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.231mg Sucker fish
Folate 29µg 17µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.31µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.241mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.942mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.99mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.746mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.973mg Sucker fish
Methionine 0.576mg 0.636mg Sucker fish
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.839mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 1.107mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Cholesterol 67mg 53mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.579g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.094g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.035g Sucker fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Sucker fish
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
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 1151mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
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. Sucker fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172002/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.