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Clam vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Clam and Whitefish

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Whitefish has more Vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4080% more.
  • Whitefish is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, whitefish, 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
7
:
Contains more Calcium +178.8%
Contains more Iron +497.9%
Contains more Potassium +54.7%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Copper +647.8%
Contains more Manganese +1062.8%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 346
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Calcium +178.8%
Contains more Iron +497.9%
Contains more Potassium +54.7%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Copper +647.8%
Contains more Manganese +1062.8%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 346

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10201%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10201%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Fats +285.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
Equal in Water - 65.09
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% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Fats +285.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
Equal in Water - 65.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1387.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.1%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1387.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Whitefish Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 24.47g Clam
Fats 1.95g 7.51g Whitefish
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Calcium 92mg 33mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.47mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 338mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 628mg 406mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 2.73mg 1.27mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.092mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.086mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 16.2µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 131IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 39µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.154mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Folate 29µg 17µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.96µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.274mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 1.073mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.798mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 1.909mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.576mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 1.116mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.49mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 67mg 77mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 1.162g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whitefish
Whitefish 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 Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.974g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.