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Herring vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Herring and Clam different?

  • Herring is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 3573% higher.
  • Herring contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Clam. While Herring contains 0.348mg of Vitamin B6, Clam contains only 0.11mg.
  • Herring has less Sodium.

Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 29% 22% 37% 53% 39% 35% 130% 15% 5.2% 255%
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 +127.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.9%
Contains more IronIron +99.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +483.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +115%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 2.3% 7.2% 27% 162% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
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 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3057.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +652.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.68mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 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 +494.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +205.7%
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.735 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 +2684.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +395.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herring Clam Opinion
Calories 203kcal 148kcal Herring
Protein 23.03g 25.55g Clam
Fats 11.59g 1.95g Herring
Vitamin C 0.7mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 77mg 67mg Clam
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Magnesium 41mg 18mg Herring
Calcium 74mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 419mg 628mg Clam
Iron 1.41mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.118mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 1.27mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 303mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 115mg 1202mg Herring
Vitamin A 120IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 36µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Manganese 0.04mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 46.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 4.124mg 3.354mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.68mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.11mg Herring
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Folate 12µg 29µg Clam
Choline 83.3mg Herring
Saturated Fat 2.615g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g 0.172g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 0.552g Herring
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.01mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.061mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.872mg 1.798mg Herring
Lysine 2.115mg 1.909mg Herring
Methionine 0.682mg 0.576mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.187mg 1.116mg Herring
Histidine 0.678mg 0.49mg Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.138g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 0.146g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Herring 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
169%
Herring
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 1087mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herring
Herring is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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 - 2.427g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.