Shrimp vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shrimp and clam
- The amount of vitamin B12, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin C, and potassium in clam is higher than in shrimp.
- Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4051% more than shrimp.
- Clam has 3 times less cholesterol than shrimp. Shrimp has 211mg 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, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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 | +105.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +269.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +778.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1940.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +368.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5857.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +237.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +109.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.552g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 98.89µg | 4051% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 67mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.688mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 1mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.426mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 2.81mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 49.5µg | 64µg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg | 25% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 170mg | 628mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 1202mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.11mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 2.73mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 171µg | 9% |
| Protein | 22.78g | 25.55g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 338mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 3.354mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.68mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 0.188g | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 29µg | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 148kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 5.13g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 1.95g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 91mg | 92mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 0.552g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.333g)
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?
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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.