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Lobster vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lobster and Clam?

  • Lobster is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4061% more.
  • Clam contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Lobster. Lobster contains 1.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Clam contains 0.68mg.
  • Clam has less Cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 29% 20% 11% 517% 110% 79% 63% 8.5% 399%
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 +138.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173%
Contains more IronIron +869%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1438.5%
~equal in Calcium ~92mg

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% 0.24% 20% 0% 5.8% 3.9% 34% 100% 27% 179% 0% 8.3% 44%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +145.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6815.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.11mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 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 WaterWater +22.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.5%
Contains more FatsFats +126.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +83.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.34 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 +47.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.188g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Clam Opinion
Calories 89kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 19g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.86g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 146mg 67mg Clam
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Magnesium 43mg 18mg Lobster
Calcium 96mg 92mg Lobster
Potassium 230mg 628mg Clam
Iron 0.29mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 1.55mg 0.688mg Lobster
Zinc 4.05mg 2.73mg Lobster
Phosphorus 185mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 486mg 1202mg Lobster
Vitamin A 4IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 1µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 73.1µg 64µg Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.68mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.11mg Lobster
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 98.89µg Clam
Folate 11µg 29µg Clam
Trans Fat 0.013g Clam
Choline 80.9mg Lobster
Saturated Fat 0.208g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 0.172g Lobster
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.753mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.832mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.376mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.426mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.475mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.852mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.475mg 0.49mg Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.104g Clam
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lobster 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%
Lobster
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster
Lobster contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
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 - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lobster - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174209/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.