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Mullet fish vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mullet fish and Clam

  • Mullet fish is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4110% more than Mullet fish.
  • Mullet fish contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Clam. While Mullet fish contains 0.49mg of Vitamin B6, Clam contains only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mullet fish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
2
:
8
Clam
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +196.8%
Contains more Iron +99.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +210.2%
Contains more Copper +387.9%
Contains more Manganese +4445.5%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 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 -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +196.8%
Contains more Iron +99.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +210.2%
Contains more Copper +387.9%
Contains more Manganese +4445.5%
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.
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
3
:
6
Clam
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1741.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39456%
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 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 B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1741.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39456%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
2
:
3
Clam
Clam
Contains more Fats +149.2%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64
Equal in Other - 3.73
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 +149.2%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64
Equal in Other - 3.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
2
:
1
Clam
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +703.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +703.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mullet fish Clam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Mullet fish Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 24.81g 25.55g Clam
Fats 4.86g 1.95g Mullet fish
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 150kcal 148kcal Mullet fish
Calcium 31mg 92mg Clam
Iron 1.41mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Mullet fish
Phosphorus 244mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 458mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 71mg 1202mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.88mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.141mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.022mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 46.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 141IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 1.2mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 3.354mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.68mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.11mg Mullet fish
Folate 10µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.088mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.143mg 1.112mg Mullet fish
Leucine 2.016mg 1.798mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.278mg 1.909mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.734mg 0.576mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.915mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.278mg 1.116mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.73mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 63mg 67mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.146g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.138g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g 0.172g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 0.552g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mullet fish 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
32%
Mullet fish
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 1131mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.243g)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.