Crab meat vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between crab meat and clam?
- Crab meat is richer in copper and zinc, while clam is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
- Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 3641% higher.
- Clam has 3 times less zinc than crab meat. Crab meat has 7.62mg of zinc, while clam has 2.73mg.
- Clam has a higher glycemic index (27) than crab meat (0).
We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +179.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +269.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +190.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +674.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +759.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.172g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.552g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 98.89µg | 3641% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.688mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 64µg | 44% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 2.73mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 1mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.426mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 2.81mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 171µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 22.1mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 3.354mg | 13% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 25.55g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 18mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 628mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 338mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.68mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 1202mg | 6% |
| Folate | 51µg | 29µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 67mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 148kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 92mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 1.95g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.552g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.104g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
125%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)