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Mahimahi vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mahimahi and Clam

  • Mahimahi has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4092% more than Mahimahi.
  • Mahimahi has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Clam. While Mahimahi has 0.462mg of Vitamin B6, Clam has only 0.11mg.
  • Mahimahi has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mahimahi, 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.
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Clam
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Zinc +362.7%
Contains more Copper +1198.1%
Contains more Manganese +5163.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Zinc +362.7%
Contains more Copper +1198.1%
Contains more Manganese +5163.2%
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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +174%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.2%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14231.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
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 B3 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +174%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.2%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14231.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Contains more Fats +116.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
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 Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Contains more Fats +116.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 25.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.6%
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 23.72g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.9g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 109kcal 148kcal Clam
Calcium 19mg 92mg Clam
Iron 1.45mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Mahimahi
Phosphorus 183mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 533mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 113mg 1202mg Mahimahi
Zinc 0.59mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.053mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.019mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 46.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 208IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 3.354mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.68mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.11mg Mahimahi
Folate 6µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.04mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.928mg 1.798mg Mahimahi
Lysine 2.178mg 1.909mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.702mg 0.576mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.915mg Mahimahi
Valine 1.222mg 1.116mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.698mg 0.49mg Mahimahi
Cholesterol 94mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.241g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi 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
36%
Mahimahi
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 1089mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.