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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.
Squid
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Clam
1
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 +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.7%
Contains more IronIron +285.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +378.5%
~equal in Potassium ~628mg

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.
Squid
4
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 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 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 AVitamin A +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1731.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.8%
~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
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +39.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.8%
Contains more OtherOther +11%
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Clam
3
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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.172g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Clam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Clam Opinion
Calories 158kcal 148kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 25.55g Squid
Fats 1.4g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 8.5mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 1.64g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 1.64g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 224mg 67mg Clam
Magnesium 60mg 18mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 92mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 628mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 2.81mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.688mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 2.73mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 338mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 1202mg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 570IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 171µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 89.6µg 64µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.426mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.68mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.11mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 98.89µg Clam
Folate 24µg 29µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.286mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 1.099mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.112mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.798mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.909mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.576mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.915mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.116mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.49mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid 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
102%
Squid
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
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.

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.