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Rainbow trout vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rainbow trout and Clam different?

  • Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin B5, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 3941% higher.
  • Rainbow trout contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Clam. While Rainbow trout contains 1.667mg of Vitamin B5, Clam contains only 0.68mg.
  • Rainbow trout has less Sodium.

Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw 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 18% 7.5% 33% 12% 15% 12% 97% 6.7% 1.4% 129%
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 -95.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.6%
Contains more IronIron +806.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1395.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +506.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.2%

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 9.7% 17% 47% 477% 30% 21% 104% 100% 78% 538% 0.25% 8.3% 35%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +662.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2199.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 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 +216.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +4562.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.507 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 +1050.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rainbow trout Clam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Rainbow trout Clam Opinion
Calories 141kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 19.94g 25.55g Clam
Fats 6.18g 1.95g Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 59mg 67mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU Rainbow trout
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Rainbow trout
Calcium 25mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 377mg 628mg Clam
Iron 0.31mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.046mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 0.45mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 226mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 51mg 1202mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 280IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 84µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Manganese 0.011mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 23.6µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 3.354mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.68mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.11mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Folate 11µg 29µg Clam
Trans Fat 0.047g Clam
Choline 65mg Rainbow trout
Saturated Fat 1.383g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 0.172g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 0.552g Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.915mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.962mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.696mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.916mg 1.909mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.618mg 0.576mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.075mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.614mg 0.49mg Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.138g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.146g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.104g Clam
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout 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
113%
Rainbow trout
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 1151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.195g)
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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.