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Octopus vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Octopus and Clam different?

  • Octopus is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 2620% higher.
  • Octopus contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Clam. While Octopus contains 0.648mg of Vitamin B6, Clam contains only 0.11mg.
  • Clam has less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist 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.
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Clam
Contains more Calcium +15.2%
Contains more Iron +239.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.7%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +2027.7%
Equal in Potassium - 628
Equal in Copper - 0.688
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +15.2%
Contains more Iron +239.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.7%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +2027.7%
Equal in Potassium - 628
Equal in Copper - 0.688

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 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +489.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +90%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +460.5%
Contains more Folate +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +174.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 24% 0% 27% 15% 18% 71% 54% 150% 18% 4500% 1%
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 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +489.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +90%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +460.5%
Contains more Folate +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +174.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.6%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Equal in Fats - 1.95
Equal in Water - 63.64
30% 2% 4% 61% 3%
Protein: 29.82 g
Fats: 2.08 g
Carbs: 4.4 g
Water: 60.5 g
Other: 3.2 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 Protein +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.6%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Equal in Fats - 1.95
Equal in Water - 63.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.7%
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Clam Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 5.13g Clam
Protein 29.82g 25.55g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 1.95g Octopus
Carbs 4.4g 5.13g Clam
Calories 164kcal 148kcal Octopus
Calcium 106mg 92mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 2.81mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 18mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 630mg 628mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 1202mg Octopus
Zinc 3.36mg 2.73mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.688mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 89.6µg 64µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 8mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 3.354mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.68mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.11mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 36µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.286mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 1.099mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 1.112mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 1.798mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 1.909mg Octopus
Methionine 0.673mg 0.576mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.915mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 1.116mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.49mg Octopus
Cholesterol 96mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.453g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.146g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.138g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 0.172g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Octopus 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
408%
Octopus
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.265g)
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. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/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.