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Crab vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Crab and Clam

  • Crab has more Copper, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 3982% more than Crab.
  • Crab contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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.
Crab
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 23% 19% 271% 104% 100% 73% 9.7% 234%
Clam
5
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 +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.5%
Contains more IronIron +462%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1251.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.2%
~equal in Calcium ~92mg

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.
Crab
6
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 11% 0.12% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
Clam
6
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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +569.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2869.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Clam
4
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 WaterWater +25.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more FatsFats +163.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +120.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
0
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
Clam
3
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 +33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.188g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Clam Opinion
Calories 83kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 17.88g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.74g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 3.3mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 97mg 67mg Clam
Magnesium 36mg 18mg Crab
Calcium 91mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 259mg 628mg Clam
Iron 0.5mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.814mg 0.688mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 2.73mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 563mg 1202mg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 1µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 42.9µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.68mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.11mg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Folate 51µg 29µg Crab
Trans Fat 0.014g Clam
Choline 80.9mg Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.727mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.307mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.386mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.452mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.806mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.393mg 0.49mg Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.104g Clam
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab 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
56%
Crab
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.