Shad vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Shad and Clam
- Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4115% higher.
- Shad contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Clam. Shad contains 0.462mg of Vitamin B6, while Clam contains 0.11mg.
- Shad contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Fish, shad, american, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +739% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +480.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1751.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +221.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70535.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +805.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.7% |
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 252kcal | 148kcal |
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| Protein | 21.71g | 25.55g |
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| Fats | 17.65g | 1.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 67mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 492mg | 628mg |
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| Iron | 1.24mg | 2.81mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.688mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 2.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 349mg | 338mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 1202mg |
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| Vitamin A | 120IU | 570IU |
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| Vitamin A | 36µg | 171µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 1mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.426mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 3.354mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 98.89µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 29µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.188g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.172g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.286mg |
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| Threonine | 0.952mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1mg | 1.112mg |
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| Leucine | 1.764mg | 1.798mg |
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| Lysine | 1.993mg | 1.909mg |
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| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.576mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.915mg |
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| Valine | 1.118mg | 1.116mg |
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| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.49mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
40%
981%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.