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Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) and clam different?

  • Clam has more manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium than crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen).
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for clam is 47% higher.
  • Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) contains 2 times more cholesterol than clam. While crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) contains 161mg of cholesterol, clam contains only 67mg.

Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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 25% 19% 23% 20% 130% 37% 92% 16% 4.3% 0%
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 +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.9%
Contains more IronIron +440.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +76%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2930.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 78%
Protein: 20.1 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.45 g
Other: 0.94 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 +23.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +282.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +296.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 25% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.101 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.152 g
Clam
2
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 -46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +263.2%

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, raw (not previously frozen) Clam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) Clam Opinion
Calories 85kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 20.1g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.51g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 161mg 67mg Clam
Magnesium 35mg 18mg Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Calcium 64mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 264mg 628mg Clam
Iron 0.52mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.391mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 1.34mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 214mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 119mg 1202mg Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Vitamin A 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg Clam
Manganese 0.033mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg Clam
Folate 29µg Clam
Trans Fat 0.004g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.101g 0.188g Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Monounsaturated fat 0.086g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.152g 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.002g Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.104g Clam
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.031g Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not 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
0%
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) contains less Sodium (difference - 1083mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
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 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 ($)

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, raw (not previously frozen) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175179/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.