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Cuttlefish vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cuttlefish and Clam

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Clam has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3995% more.
  • Cuttlefish has 2 times more Iron than Clam. Cuttlefish has 6.02mg of Iron, while Clam has 2.81mg.
  • Clam is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw 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 21% 27% 31% 226% 196% 47% 166% 49% 14% 244%
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 +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +114.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%
~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.
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 18% 23% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +317%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3196.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.3%
~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
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 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 +26.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.3%
Contains more FatsFats +178.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +525.6%
Contains more OtherOther +122%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 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 -37.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish 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 Cuttlefish Clam Opinion
Calories 79kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 16.24g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.7g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 5.3mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0.82g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0.82g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 112mg 67mg Clam
Magnesium 30mg 18mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 90mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 354mg 628mg Clam
Iron 6.02mg 2.81mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 1.73mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 387mg 338mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 1202mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 113µg 171µg Clam
Manganese 0.11mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 44.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.426mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 98.89µg Clam
Folate 16µg 29µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.188g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.699mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.143mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.213mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.366mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.709mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.312mg 0.49mg Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish 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%
Cuttlefish
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/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.