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Shark vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shark and Clam

  • Clam is higher than Shark in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4070% more than Shark.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shark is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
Shark
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
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 +138.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +305.2%
Contains more IronIron +153.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1538.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +468.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.2%

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.
Shark
1
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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8072.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.68mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Clam
3
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 +608.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.2%
Contains more OtherOther +245.4%
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Clam
1
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 +3350.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +570.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Clam Opinion
Calories 228kcal 148kcal Shark
Protein 18.62g 25.55g Clam
Fats 13.82g 1.95g Shark
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 6.39g 5.13g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 5.13g Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 67mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 18mg Shark
Calcium 50mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 155mg 628mg Clam
Iron 1.11mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.042mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 0.48mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 194mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 122mg 1202mg Shark
Vitamin A 180IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 54µg 171µg Clam
Manganese 0.05mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 34µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.11mg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 98.89µg Clam
Folate 15µg 29µg Clam
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 0.172g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.552g Shark
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.843mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.515mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.634mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.541mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.965mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.538mg 0.49mg Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.138g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.146g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark 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
29%
Shark
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 1080mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.