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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 from 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.

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.
Drum fish
Drum fish
2
:
8
Clam
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Calcium +19.5%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +77.9%
Contains more Zinc +221.2%
Contains more Copper +131.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Drum fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Calcium +19.5%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +77.9%
Contains more Zinc +221.2%
Contains more Copper +131.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Drum fish
Drum fish
2
:
7
Clam
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4181%
Drum fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
Clam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4181%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drum fish
Drum fish
2
:
3
Clam
Clam
Contains more Fats +224.1%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1392%
Drum fish
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Clam
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 Fats +224.1%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1392%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drum fish
Drum fish
2
:
1
Clam
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1532%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Drum fish
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.479 g
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1532%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.9%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 22.49g 25.55g Clam
Fats 6.32g 1.95g Drum fish
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 153kcal 148kcal Drum fish
Calcium 77mg 92mg Clam
Iron 1.15mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Drum fish
Phosphorus 231mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 353mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 96mg 1202mg Drum fish
Zinc 0.85mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.297mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.897mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 16.2µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 196IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 1mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.207mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 2.862mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.68mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.11mg Drum fish
Folate 17µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.986mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.828mg 1.798mg Drum fish
Lysine 2.065mg 1.909mg Drum fish
Methionine 0.666mg 0.576mg Drum fish
Phenylalanine 0.878mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.159mg 1.116mg Drum fish
Histidine 0.662mg 0.49mg Drum fish
Cholesterol 82mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 1.434g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.368g 0.146g Drum fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0.138g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.185g 0.104g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.807g 0.172g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.479g 0.552g Drum fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Drum fish Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Drum fish
1063%
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.