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Halibut vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Halibut and Clam

  • Halibut is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4080% more than Halibut.
  • Halibut contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Clam. While Halibut contains 0.485mg of Vitamin B6, Clam contains only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Halibut is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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
Halibut
2
:
8
Clam
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +230.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains more Zinc +435.3%
Contains more Copper +1710.5%
Contains more Manganese +6566.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +230.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains more Zinc +435.3%
Contains more Copper +1710.5%
Contains more Manganese +6566.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%

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
Halibut
1
:
8
Clam
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.1%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10201%
Halibut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
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 +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.1%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10201%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
1
:
4
Clam
Clam
Contains more Fats +809.7%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Water - 63.64
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 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 +809.7%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Water - 63.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
1
Clam
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6145.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6145.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 18.42g 25.55g Clam
Fats 17.74g 1.95g Halibut
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 239kcal 148kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.85mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Halibut
Phosphorus 210mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 344mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 103mg 1202mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.038mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.015mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 46.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 60IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.11mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.808mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.497mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.692mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.545mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.949mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.542mg 0.49mg Halibut
Cholesterol 59mg 67mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.146g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.138g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.104g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 0.172g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.552g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Halibut
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 1099mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.914g)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.