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Drum fish vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between drum fish and clam

  • Drum fish is richer in vitamin B6, yet clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, vitamin C, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4024% higher.
  • Drum fish contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than clam. Drum fish contains 0.346mg of vitamin B6, while clam contains 0.11mg.
  • Drum fish contains less sodium.
  • Drum fish has a lower glycemic index than clam.

Food types used in this article are Fish, drum, freshwater, cooked, dry heat 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 27% 23% 31% 43% 99% 23% 99% 13% 117% 88%
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 +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.9%
Contains more IronIron +144.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +221.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295.1%

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 3.3% 20% 0% 0% 20% 48% 54% 52% 80% 289% 0% 13% 0%
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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% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4181%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%
~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
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 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 FatsFats +224.1%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1392%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 49% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.434 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.479 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1532%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Drum fish Clam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drum fish Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 98.89µg 4024%
Selenium 16.2µg 64µg 87%
Sodium 96mg 1202mg 48%
Copper 0.297mg 0.688mg 43%
Vitamin C 1mg 22.1mg 23%
Iron 1.15mg 2.81mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.11mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.207mg 0.426mg 17%
Zinc 0.85mg 2.73mg 17%
Phosphorus 231mg 338mg 15%
Vitamin A 59µg 171µg 12%
Potassium 353mg 628mg 8%
Fats 6.32g 1.95g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.807g 0.172g 7%
Protein 22.49g 25.55g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.15mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.434g 0.188g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.479g 0.552g 6%
Magnesium 38mg 18mg 5%
Cholesterol 82mg 67mg 5%
Manganese 0.897mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.68mg 4%
Folate 17µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.862mg 3.354mg 3%
Calcium 77mg 92mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Calories 153kcal 148kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.986mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.828mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 2.065mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.666mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.878mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.159mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.662mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.368g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.185g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drum fish 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
44%
Drum fish
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Drum fish
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 1106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.246g)
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. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.