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Milkfish vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Milkfish and Clam

  • Milkfish has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3984% higher.
  • Clam contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Milkfish. Milkfish contains 0.488mg of Vitamin B6, while Clam contains 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Milkfish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, milkfish, 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 -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +41.5%
Contains more Iron +585.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.9%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +1463.6%
Contains more Manganese +3746.2%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
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 -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +41.5%
Contains more Iron +585.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.9%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +1463.6%
Contains more Manganese +3746.2%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%

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 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +422.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.4%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2924.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 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 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +422.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.4%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2924.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Fats +342.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 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 Fats +342.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkfish Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 26.32g 25.55g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 1.95g Milkfish
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 190kcal 148kcal Milkfish
Calcium 65mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.41mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 208mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 374mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 92mg 1202mg Milkfish
Zinc 1.05mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.044mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.026mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 16.2µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 109IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 3.354mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.68mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.11mg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.286mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg 1.099mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 1.112mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 1.798mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 1.909mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.576mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.915mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 1.116mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.49mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 67mg 67mg
Saturated Fat 0.188g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkfish 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
64%
Milkfish
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (67 mg)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.