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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+233.3%
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Calcium
+39.4%
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Iron
+100.7%
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Phosphorus
+33.1%
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Potassium
+20.8%
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Sodium
-73%
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Zinc
+148.2%
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Copper
+588%
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+233.3%
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Calcium
+39.4%
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Iron
+100.7%
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Phosphorus
+33.1%
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Potassium
+20.8%
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-73%
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Zinc
+148.2%
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Copper
+588%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B6
+272.7%
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Vitamin A
+263.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+650%
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Vitamin B2
+124.2%
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Folate
+93.3%
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Vitamin B12
+724.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.354
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Vitamin B6
+272.7%
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Vitamin A
+263.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+650%
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Vitamin B2
+124.2%
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Folate
+93.3%
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Vitamin B12
+724.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.354
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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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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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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Protein | 18.5g | 25.55g |
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Fats | 25.1g | 1.95g |
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Carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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Calories | 305kcal | 148kcal |
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Sugar | 0g | g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 66mg | 92mg |
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Iron | 1.4mg | 2.81mg |
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Magnesium | 60mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 254mg | 338mg |
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Potassium | 520mg | 628mg |
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Sodium | 4450mg | 1202mg |
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Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.73mg |
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Copper | 0.1mg | 0.688mg |
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Vitamin A | 157IU | 570IU |
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Vitamin E | 2.38mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 1006IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 25.2µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.426mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 3.354mg |
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Vitamin B5 | mg | 0.68mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.11mg |
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Folate | 15µg | 29µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 98.89µg |
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Vitamin K | 7.8µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | mg | 0.286mg |
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Threonine | mg | 1.099mg |
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Isoleucine | mg | 1.112mg |
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Leucine | mg | 1.798mg |
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Lysine | mg | 1.909mg |
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Methionine | mg | 0.576mg |
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Phenylalanine | mg | 0.915mg |
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Valine | mg | 1.116mg |
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Histidine | mg | 0.49mg |
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Cholesterol | 95mg | 67mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 0.188g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 0.172g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.552g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
212

1063

Mineral Summary Score
114

101

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
111%

153%

Carbohydrates
0%

5%

Fats
116%

9%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 3248mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.96g)
Which food is cheaper?

Clam is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Clam is relatively richer in vitamins