Shrimp vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shrimp and clam
- Shrimp has more magnesium; however, clam is richer in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
- Clam covers your daily sodium needs 47% more than shrimp.
- Clam has 3 times less cholesterol than shrimp. Shrimp has 189mg of cholesterol, while clam has 67mg.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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 | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +451% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2930.3% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +596.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2465% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +208.3% |
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Protein
~25.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +258.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +598.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 4120% | |
| Selenium | 64µg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 1202mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1mg | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 67mg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.688mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 2.81mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 338mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 628mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 2.73mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 25.55g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.552g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 1.95g | 3% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 148kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.188g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
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
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983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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129%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 1091mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)