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Sheepshead vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sheepshead and Clam?

  • Sheepshead is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin C, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4025% more.
  • Clam contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Sheepshead. Sheepshead contains 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, while Clam contains 0.11mg.
  • Sheepshead has less Sodium.

We used Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this article.

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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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
3
:
7
Clam
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +148.6%
Contains more Iron +319.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +463.9%
Contains more Manganese +4661.9%
Contains more Selenium +24.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 338
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +148.6%
Contains more Iron +319.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +463.9%
Contains more Manganese +4661.9%
Contains more Selenium +24.8%
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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
2
:
7
Clam
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4199.6%
Sheepshead
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 3% 12% 34% 53% 81% 13% 288% 0%
Clam
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 B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4199.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
2
:
3
Clam
Clam
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Clam
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 +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
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:
2
Clam
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.5%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sheepshead Clam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sheepshead Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 26.02g 25.55g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 126kcal 148kcal Clam
Calcium 37mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.67mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 35mg 18mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 338mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 73mg 1202mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.122mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.021mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 51.3µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 115IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.68mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.11mg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.286mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.099mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.112mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.798mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.909mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.576mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.915mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.116mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.49mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 67mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 0.172g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead 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
41%
Sheepshead
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.172g)
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. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/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.