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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.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of croaker is 0.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.7%
Contains more IronIron +226.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +958.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 7.7% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
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% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +643.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4609%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.68mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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 FatsFats +549.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.4%
Contains more OtherOther +103.8%
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2993%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +428.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 98.89µg 4033%
Copper 0.065mg 0.688mg 69%
Selenium 38.8µg 64µg 46%
Manganese 0.08mg 1mg 40%
Sodium 348mg 1202mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Iron 0.86mg 2.81mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.426mg 23%
Zinc 0.52mg 2.73mg 20%
Phosphorus 217mg 338mg 17%
Vitamin A 23µg 171µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.552g 16%
Fats 12.67g 1.95g 16%
Protein 18.2g 25.55g 15%
Saturated fat 3.476g 0.188g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.32g 0.172g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.11mg 12%
Potassium 340mg 628mg 8%
Calcium 32mg 92mg 6%
Magnesium 42mg 18mg 6%
Cholesterol 84mg 67mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 3.354mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.15mg 5%
Calories 221kcal 148kcal 4%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.68mg 1%
Folate 34µg 29µg 1%
Carbs 7.54g 5.13g 1%
Net carbs 7.14g 5.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.788mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.48mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.571mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.525mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.947mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.525mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croaker Clam
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
41%
Croaker
983%
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.