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Fish sticks vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fish sticks and clam?

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, zinc, and phosphorus than fish sticks.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4080% higher.
  • Fish sticks are lower in sodium.
  • Fish sticks have a higher glycemic index (54) than clam (27).

We used Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Clam
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 +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +239.5%
Contains more IronIron +234.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1066.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +449.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +307.6%

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% 1.3% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Clam
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% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10201%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Clam
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 +732.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +322.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.1%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +133.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Clam
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 +1756.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1317.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 98.89µg 4080%
Selenium 15.7µg 64µg 88%
Copper 0.059mg 0.688mg 70%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.552g 48%
Vitamin E 6.88mg 46%
Manganese 0.182mg 1mg 36%
Sodium 402mg 1202mg 35%
Protein 11.01g 25.55g 29%
Iron 0.84mg 2.81mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.426mg 24%
Fats 16.23g 1.95g 22%
Phosphorus 191mg 338mg 21%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.73mg 21%
Vitamin A 4µg 171µg 19%
Saturated fat 3.733g 0.188g 16%
Cholesterol 28mg 67mg 13%
Potassium 185mg 628mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 3.354mg 11%
Starch 20.46g 8%
Calcium 16mg 92mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.193g 0.172g 8%
Choline 42.8mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.68mg 8%
Carbs 21.66g 5.13g 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Calories 277kcal 148kcal 6%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.15mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Folate 24µg 29µg 1%
Net carbs 20.16g 5.13g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.124g N/A
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.372mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.852mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.795mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.296mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.5mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.23mg 0.49mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Clam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Fish sticks
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.