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Croaker vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Croaker and Clam

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Phosphorus in Clam is higher than in Croaker.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4033% more than Croaker.
  • Croaker contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
Croaker
Croaker
2
:
8
Clam
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Iron +226.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Copper +958.5%
Contains more Manganese +1150%
Contains more Selenium +64.9%
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Iron +226.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Copper +958.5%
Contains more Manganese +1150%
Contains more Selenium +64.9%

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.
Croaker
Croaker
4
:
5
Clam
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.4%
Contains more Folate +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +660%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4609%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.4%
Contains more Folate +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +660%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4609%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croaker
Croaker
2
:
3
Clam
Clam
Contains more Fats +549.7%
Contains more Carbs +47%
Contains more Protein +40.4%
Contains more Other +103.8%
Equal in Water - 63.64
Croaker
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
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
Contains more Fats +549.7%
Contains more Carbs +47%
Contains more Protein +40.4%
Contains more Other +103.8%
Equal in Water - 63.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croaker
Croaker
2
:
1
Clam
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2993%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +428.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2993%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +428.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croaker Clam
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 Croaker Clam Opinion
Net carbs 7.14g 5.13g Croaker
Protein 18.2g 25.55g Clam
Fats 12.67g 1.95g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 5.13g Croaker
Calories 221kcal 148kcal Croaker
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Calcium 32mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.86mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Croaker
Phosphorus 217mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 340mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 348mg 1202mg Croaker
Zinc 0.52mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.065mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.08mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 38.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 75IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 3.354mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.68mg Croaker
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.11mg Croaker
Folate 34µg 29µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.788mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.48mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.571mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.525mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.947mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.525mg 0.49mg Croaker
Cholesterol 84mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 3.476g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g 0.172g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.552g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croaker Clam
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
44%
Croaker
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Croaker
Croaker contains less Sodium (difference - 854mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.288g)
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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/nutrients
  2. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.