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Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned and clam

  • Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned contains less vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B2, selenium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B3 than clam.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4090% higher.
  • Clam contains 4 times less Cholesterol than crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned. Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned contains 252mg of Cholesterol, while clam contains 67mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in clam is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 44% 7.1% 80% 87% 53% 84% 113% 52% 259%
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 +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +685%
Contains more IronIron +31.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.7%

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 14% 0% 22% 0% 1.8% 3.5% 10% 8.5% 2.3% 93% 0% 6.8% 44%
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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +439%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2740%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +501.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +382.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13263.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 76% 2%
Protein: 20.42 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.85 g
Other: 2.37 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 WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.1%
Contains more FatsFats +43.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +57.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.684 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.3%
~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.
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned Clam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned Clam Opinion
Calories 100kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 20.42g 25.55g Clam
Fats 1.36g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 4.1mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 252mg 67mg Clam
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Calcium 145mg 92mg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Potassium 80mg 628mg Clam
Iron 2.13mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.262mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 1.96mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 195mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 870mg 1202mg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Vitamin A 0IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 1.1mg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Manganese 0.396mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 47.5µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.007mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.558mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.141mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.11mg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 98.89µg Clam
Folate 9µg 29µg Clam
Choline 80.9mg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.188g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.108g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.684g 0.552g Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Tryptophan 0.186mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.824mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.974mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.681mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.813mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.557mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.946mg 0.915mg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Valine 0.935mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.485mg 0.49mg Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.293g 0.138g Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Omega-3 - DHA 0.252g 0.146g Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Omega-3 - DPA 0.052g 0.104g Clam
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned Clam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
16%
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.188 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171972/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.

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