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Shark raw vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark raw and clam

  • Shark raw is richer in vitamin B6, yet clam is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin C, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4058% higher.
  • Shark raw contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than clam. Shark raw contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, while clam contains 0.11mg.
  • Shark raw contains less sodium.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than clam.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
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 +172.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.5%
Contains more IronIron +234.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1984.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +534.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.3%

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% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Clam
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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% 34% 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 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6536.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.68mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 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 FatsFats +131.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +301.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 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 +951.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark raw 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 Shark raw Clam Opinion
Calories 130kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 20.98g 25.55g Clam
Fats 4.51g 1.95g Shark raw
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 51mg 67mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 24IU Shark raw
Magnesium 49mg 18mg Shark raw
Calcium 34mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 160mg 628mg Clam
Iron 0.84mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.033mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 0.43mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 210mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 79mg 1202mg Shark raw
Vitamin A 233IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 70µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg Shark raw
Manganese 0.015mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 36.5µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.68mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.11mg Shark raw
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark raw
Folate 3µg 29µg Clam
Choline 65mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.925g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 0.172g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.552g Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.92mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.705mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.926mg 1.909mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg 0.576mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.081mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.618mg 0.49mg Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0.138g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0.146g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.104g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Clam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw 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 - 0.737g)
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.