Mackerel vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Clam?
- Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, while Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Selenium.
- Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3329% higher.
- Clam has 22 times less Saturated Fat than Mackerel. Mackerel has 4.176g of Saturated Fat, while Clam has 0.188g.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +438.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +513.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +631.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5425% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +420.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1350% |
~equal in
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +813.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3973.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +679% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 262kcal | 148kcal |
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| Protein | 23.85g | 25.55g |
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| Fats | 17.81g | 1.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 22.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 67mg |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 628mg |
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| Iron | 1.57mg | 2.81mg |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.688mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 2.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 278mg | 338mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 1202mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 570IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 171µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1mg |
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| Selenium | 51.6µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.426mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 3.354mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 98.89µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 29µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 0.188g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 0.172g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.552g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.286mg |
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| Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.112mg |
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| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.798mg |
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| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.909mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.576mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.915mg |
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| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.116mg |
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| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.49mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.138g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.146g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.104g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
217%
981%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1119mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.988g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.