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Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen) vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen) and Clam different?

  • Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen) contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Zinc than Clam.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4074% more than Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen).
  • Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen) has 2 times more Cholesterol than Clam. Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen) has 126mg of Cholesterol, while Clam has 67mg.

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen) and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.

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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 16% 16% 10% 7.9% 61% 26% 105% 74% 3.8% 161%
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 +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +455.8%
Contains more IronIron +1238.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +278%
Contains more ZincZinc +181.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3348.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.2%

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% 11% 26% 3% 5% 3.5% 33% 19% 37% 139% 0.75% 14% 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 E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2740%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8809%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 83%
Protein: 13.61 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 0.91 g
Water: 83.01 g
Other: 1.46 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 +30.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.7%
Contains more FatsFats +93.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +463.7%
Contains more OtherOther +155.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.295 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.172g

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, raw (may have been previously frozen) Clam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen) Clam Opinion
Calories 71kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 13.61g 25.55g Clam
Fats 1.01g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0.91g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0.91g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 126mg 67mg Clam
Vitamin D 2IU Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Calcium 54mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 113mg 628mg Clam
Iron 0.21mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.182mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 0.97mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 244mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 566mg 1202mg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Vitamin A 180IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 1.32mg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Vitamin D 0.1µg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Manganese 0.029mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 29.6µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.778mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.11mg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Folate 19µg 29µg Clam
Trans Fat 0.018g Clam
Choline 80.9mg Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Saturated Fat 0.261g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.172g Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.54mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.627mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.165mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.297mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.397mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.593mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.637mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.3mg 0.49mg Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.068g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.07g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.104g Clam
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen) 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
26%
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen) contains less Sodium (difference - 636mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen)
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
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 - 0.073g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may have been previously frozen) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174210/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.