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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +239.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2027.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +489.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +176.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +460.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +174.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.8% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.6% |
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Fats
~1.95g
~equal in
Water
~63.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +88.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 164kcal | 148kcal |
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| Protein | 29.82g | 25.55g |
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| Fats | 2.08g | 1.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 22.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 5.13g |
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| Carbs | 4.4g | 5.13g |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 67mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 630mg | 628mg |
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| Iron | 9.54mg | 2.81mg |
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| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.688mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 2.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 279mg | 338mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 1202mg |
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| Vitamin A | 300IU | 570IU |
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| Vitamin A | 90µg | 171µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.047mg | 1mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.426mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 3.354mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 98.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 29µg |
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| Choline | 81mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.453g | 0.188g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.324g | 0.172g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 0.552g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.286mg |
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| Threonine | 1.283mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 1.112mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.798mg |
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| Lysine | 2.228mg | 1.909mg |
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| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.576mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.915mg |
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| Valine | 1.303mg | 1.116mg |
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| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.49mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.138g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.146g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.104g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
380%
981%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.