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Rockfish vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between rockfish and clam

  • Rockfish has more selenium; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin C, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4054% more than rockfish.
  • Rockfish contains less sodium.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of rockfish is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 5.1% 41% 14% 14% 12% 106% 12% 1.7% 416%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +680.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1578%
Contains more ZincZinc +534.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7592.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.7% 8.8% 69% 6.8% 52% 54% 24% 56% 199% 0% 7.5% 43%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3320%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6119.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Clam
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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 WaterWater +17.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.9%
Contains more FatsFats +20.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +152%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 34% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +170.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 98.89µg 4054%
Copper 0.041mg 0.688mg 72%
Sodium 89mg 1202mg 48%
Manganese 0.013mg 1mg 43%
Iron 0.36mg 2.81mg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Vitamin D 183IU 23%
Vitamin D 4.6µg 23%
Selenium 76.2µg 64µg 22%
Zinc 0.43mg 2.73mg 21%
Vitamin A 5µg 171µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.426mg 15%
Choline 78.7mg 14%
Phosphorus 248mg 338mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.11mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.15mg 10%
Calcium 17mg 92mg 8%
Protein 22.23g 25.55g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.68mg 6%
Potassium 467mg 628mg 5%
Folate 10µg 29µg 5%
Magnesium 33mg 18mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.44mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 3.354mg 3%
Calories 109kcal 148kcal 2%
Cholesterol 61mg 67mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Fats 1.62g 1.95g 1%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.188g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.466g 0.172g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Trans fat 0.025g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.552g 0%
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.014mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.835mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 2.188mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.707mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.106mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.502mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.104g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockfish Clam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Rockfish
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.