Squid vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Squid and Clam different?
- Squid has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Vitamin C.
- Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 3895% more than Squid.
- Squid has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Clam. Squid has 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Clam has 0.426mg.
- Clam contains less Cholesterol.
Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were used 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.
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Calcium
+95.7%
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Iron
+285.8%
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Magnesium
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+71.6%
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Sodium
-38.1%
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Zinc
+26.7%
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Copper
+45.1%
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Selenium
+40%
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Manganese
+378.5%
Equal in Potassium - 628
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Calcium
+95.7%
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Iron
+285.8%
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Magnesium
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+71.6%
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Sodium
-38.1%
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Zinc
+26.7%
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Copper
+45.1%
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Selenium
+40%
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Manganese
+378.5%
Equal in Potassium - 628
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.
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Vitamin A
+18.4%
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Vitamin B2
+305.9%
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Vitamin B5
+32.4%
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Vitamin B6
+145.5%
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Vitamin C
+160%
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Vitamin B1
+782.4%
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Vitamin B3
+53.2%
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Folate
+20.8%
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Vitamin B12
+1731.3%
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Vitamin A
+18.4%
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Vitamin B2
+305.9%
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Vitamin B5
+32.4%
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Vitamin B6
+145.5%
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Vitamin C
+160%
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Vitamin B1
+782.4%
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Vitamin B3
+53.2%
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Folate
+20.8%
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Vitamin B12
+1731.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+27.1%
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Fats
+39.3%
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Carbs
+212.8%
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Other
+11%
Equal in Water - 63.64
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Protein
+27.1%
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Fats
+39.3%
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Carbs
+212.8%
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+11%
Equal in Water - 63.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-20.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+106%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.172
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Saturated Fat
-20.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+106%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.172
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.64g | 5.13g |
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| Protein | 32.48g | 25.55g |
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| Fats | 1.4g | 1.95g |
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| Carbs | 1.64g | 5.13g |
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| Calories | 158kcal | 148kcal |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 92mg |
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| Iron | 10.84mg | 2.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 580mg | 338mg |
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| Potassium | 637mg | 628mg |
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| Sodium | 744mg | 1202mg |
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| Zinc | 3.46mg | 2.73mg |
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| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.688mg |
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| Manganese | 0.209mg | 1mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin A | 675IU | 570IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 203µg | 171µg |
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| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 22.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.426mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 3.354mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.11mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 29µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 98.89µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.286mg |
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| Threonine | 1.398mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 1.112mg |
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| Leucine | 2.287mg | 1.798mg |
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| Lysine | 2.427mg | 1.909mg |
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| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.576mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.915mg |
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| Valine | 1.419mg | 1.116mg |
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| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.49mg |
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| Cholesterol | 224mg | 67mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.236g | 0.188g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.146g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.138g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.104g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.162g | 0.172g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.552g |
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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
110%
1063%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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129%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
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 ($)
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.