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Snapper vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Snapper and Clam

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B6, while Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3975% higher.
  • Clam contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Snapper. Snapper contains 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, while Clam contains 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Snapper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
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 +105.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +1070.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1395.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +520.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5782.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.6%

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 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1281.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +869.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2725.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 +13.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +128.8%
~equal in Protein ~25.55g
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 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 +87.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.5%
~equal in 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.
Snapper 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 Snapper Clam Opinion
Calories 128kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 26.3g 25.55g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 1.6mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 47mg 67mg Snapper
Magnesium 37mg 18mg Snapper
Calcium 40mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 522mg 628mg Clam
Iron 0.24mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.046mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 0.44mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 201mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 57mg 1202mg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 35µg 171µg Clam
Manganese 0.017mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 49µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.68mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.11mg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 98.89µg Clam
Folate 6µg 29µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.365g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 0.172g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.552g Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.286mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 1.099mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.112mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.798mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 1.909mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.576mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.915mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.116mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.49mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.146g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snapper 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
49%
Snapper
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 1145mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.