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Halibut raw vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Halibut raw and Clam?

  • Halibut raw is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4079% more.
  • Clam contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Halibut raw. Halibut raw contains 0.42mg of Vitamin B6, while Clam contains 0.11mg.
  • Halibut raw has less Sodium.

We used Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw 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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
2
:
8
Clam
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +2966.7%
Contains more Iron +325.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.1%
Contains more Potassium +134.3%
Contains more Zinc +582.5%
Contains more Copper +2193.3%
Contains more Manganese +8233.3%
Contains more Selenium +75.3%
Halibut raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +2966.7%
Contains more Iron +325.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.1%
Contains more Potassium +134.3%
Contains more Zinc +582.5%
Contains more Copper +2193.3%
Contains more Manganese +8233.3%
Contains more Selenium +75.3%

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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
4
:
8
Clam
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1112.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9789%
Halibut raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
Clam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1112.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9789%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
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3
Clam
Clam
Contains more Fats +609.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +145.4%
Equal in Water - 63.64
Halibut raw
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Clam
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 Fats +609.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +145.4%
Equal in Water - 63.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
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1
Clam
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4770.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4770.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halibut raw Clam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 14.37g 25.55g Clam
Fats 13.84g 1.95g Halibut raw
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 186kcal 148kcal Halibut raw
Calcium 3mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.66mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Halibut raw
Phosphorus 164mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 268mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 80mg 1202mg Halibut raw
Zinc 0.4mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.03mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.012mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 36.5µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 47IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.11mg Halibut raw
Folate 1µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 1µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.63mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.662mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.168mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.32mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.425mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.74mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.423mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 46mg 67mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 2.419g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.146g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.138g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 0.172g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 0.552g Halibut raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
95%
Halibut raw
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1122mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw 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 - 2.231g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $5)
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

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.