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 RAE, 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.
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Magnesium
+100%
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Sodium
-53.2%
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Zinc
+39.6%
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Copper
+18.3%
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Iron
+462%
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Phosphorus
+44.4%
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Potassium
+142.5%
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Manganese
+1251.4%
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Selenium
+49.2%
Equal in Calcium - 92
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Magnesium
+100%
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Sodium
-53.2%
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Zinc
+39.6%
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Copper
+18.3%
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Iron
+462%
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Phosphorus
+44.4%
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Potassium
+142.5%
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Manganese
+1251.4%
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Selenium
+49.2%
Equal in Calcium - 92
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.
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Vitamin B5
+46.6%
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Vitamin B6
+41.8%
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Folate
+75.9%
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Vitamin A
+28400%
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Vitamin C
+569.7%
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Vitamin B1
+552.2%
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Vitamin B2
+358.1%
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Vitamin B3
+22.1%
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Vitamin B12
+2869.7%
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Vitamin B5
+46.6%
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Vitamin B6
+41.8%
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Folate
+75.9%
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Vitamin A
+28400%
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Vitamin C
+569.7%
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Vitamin B1
+552.2%
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Vitamin B2
+358.1%
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Vitamin B3
+22.1%
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Vitamin B12
+2869.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+25.2%
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Protein
+42.9%
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Fats
+163.5%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+120.7%
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Water
+25.2%
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Protein
+42.9%
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Fats
+163.5%
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+120.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+114%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.188
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+114%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.188
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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Protein | 17.88g | 25.55g |
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Fats | 0.74g | 1.95g |
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Carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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Calories | 83kcal | 148kcal |
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Calcium | 91mg | 92mg |
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Iron | 0.5mg | 2.81mg |
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Magnesium | 36mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 234mg | 338mg |
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Potassium | 259mg | 628mg |
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Sodium | 563mg | 1202mg |
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Zinc | 3.81mg | 2.73mg |
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Copper | 0.814mg | 0.688mg |
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Manganese | 0.074mg | 1mg |
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Selenium | 42.9µg | 64µg |
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Vitamin A | 2IU | 570IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 171µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.84mg |
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Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 22.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.426mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 3.354mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.68mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.11mg |
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Folate | 51µg | 29µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 98.89µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.286mg |
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Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.099mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.112mg |
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Leucine | 1.307mg | 1.798mg |
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Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.909mg |
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Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.576mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.915mg |
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Valine | 0.806mg | 1.116mg |
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Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.49mg |
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Cholesterol | 97mg | 67mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.201g | 0.188g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.146g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.138g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.104g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.129g | 0.172g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.552g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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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%

1063%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%

129%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
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?
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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.