Sardine vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Sardine and Clam?
- Sardine is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3748% more.
- Clam contains 4 times less Calcium than Sardine. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Clam contains 92mg.
- Clam has less Cholesterol.
We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types 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.
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Calcium
+315.2%
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Magnesium
+116.7%
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Phosphorus
+45%
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Sodium
-74.5%
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Potassium
+58.2%
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Zinc
+108.4%
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Copper
+269.9%
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Manganese
+825.9%
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Selenium
+21.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.81
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Calcium
+315.2%
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Magnesium
+116.7%
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Phosphorus
+45%
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Sodium
-74.5%
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Potassium
+58.2%
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Zinc
+108.4%
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Copper
+269.9%
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Manganese
+825.9%
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Selenium
+21.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.81
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.
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Vitamin B3
+56.4%
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Vitamin B6
+51.8%
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Vitamin A
+427.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+87.5%
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Vitamin B2
+87.7%
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Folate
+190%
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Vitamin B12
+1006.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68
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Vitamin B3
+56.4%
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Vitamin B6
+51.8%
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Vitamin A
+427.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+87.5%
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Vitamin B2
+87.7%
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Folate
+190%
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Vitamin B12
+1006.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+487.2%
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+15.8%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64
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+487.2%
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+15.8%
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Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2149.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+832.6%
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Saturated Fat
-87.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2149.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+832.6%
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Saturated Fat
-87.7%
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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Protein | 24.62g | 25.55g |
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Fats | 11.45g | 1.95g |
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Carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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Calories | 208kcal | 148kcal |
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Calcium | 382mg | 92mg |
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Iron | 2.92mg | 2.81mg |
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Magnesium | 39mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 490mg | 338mg |
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Potassium | 397mg | 628mg |
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Sodium | 307mg | 1202mg |
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Zinc | 1.31mg | 2.73mg |
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Copper | 0.186mg | 0.688mg |
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Manganese | 0.108mg | 1mg |
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Selenium | 52.7µg | 64µg |
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Vitamin A | 108IU | 570IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 171µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.04mg |
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Vitamin D | 193IU |
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Vitamin D | 4.8µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.426mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 3.354mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.68mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.11mg |
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Folate | 10µg | 29µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 98.89µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.286mg |
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Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.099mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.112mg |
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Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.798mg |
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Lysine | 2.26mg | 1.909mg |
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Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.576mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.915mg |
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Valine | 1.268mg | 1.116mg |
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Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.49mg |
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Cholesterol | 142mg | 67mg |
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Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 0.188g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.146g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.138g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.104g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 0.172g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.552g |
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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
131%

1063%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%

129%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 895mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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

Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is cheaper?

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