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Mackerel vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Clam different?

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 3620% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 38 times more Saturated Fat than Clam. While Mackerel contains 7.148g of Saturated Fat, Clam contains only 0.188g.

Fish, mackerel, salted 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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 +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +100.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +588%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73%

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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +263.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +724.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.354mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 +1187.2%
Contains more OtherOther +259.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 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 +4737.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1025%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Clam Opinion
Calories 305kcal 148kcal Mackerel
Protein 18.5g 25.55g Clam
Fats 25.1g 1.95g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 95mg 67mg Clam
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 18mg Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 520mg 628mg Clam
Iron 1.4mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.1mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 1.1mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 254mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 4450mg 1202mg Clam
Vitamin A 157IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 47µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 1mg Clam
Selenium 73.4µg 64µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.11mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 29µg Clam
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.172g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.552g Mackerel
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 1.619g 0.138g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.146g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.104g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
200%
Mackerel
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clam
Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 3248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.