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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.
Shad
3
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7
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +480.9%
Contains more Copper +739%
Contains more Manganese +1751.9%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 338
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +480.9%
Contains more Copper +739%
Contains more Manganese +1751.9%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 338

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.
Shad
4
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5
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70535.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
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 B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70535.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
1
:
4
Clam
Contains more Fats +805.1%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +162.7%
Equal in Water - 63.64
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 Fats +805.1%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +162.7%
Equal in Water - 63.64

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 21.71g 25.55g Clam
Fats 17.65g 1.95g Shad
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 252kcal 148kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 92mg Clam
Iron 1.24mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 338mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 65mg 1202mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.082mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.054mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 46.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 120IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.15mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 3.354mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.68mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.11mg Shad
Folate 17µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.952mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.764mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.993mg 1.909mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.576mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.118mg 1.116mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.49mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad 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
43%
Shad
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shad
Shad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.