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Sturgeon vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sturgeon and Clam

  • Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4016% higher.
  • Sturgeon contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Clam. Sturgeon contains 10.1mg of Vitamin B3, while Clam contains 3.354mg.
  • Sturgeon contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sturgeon, 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 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
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 +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.5%
Contains more IronIron +212.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1198.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +405.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295.1%

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 0% 53% 13% 387% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
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 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3855.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 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 +165.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 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 +1345.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Clam Opinion
Calories 135kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 20.7g 25.55g Clam
Fats 5.18g 1.95g Sturgeon
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 77mg 67mg Clam
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Magnesium 45mg 18mg Sturgeon
Calcium 17mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 364mg 628mg Clam
Iron 0.9mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.053mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 0.54mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 271mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 69mg 1202mg Sturgeon
Vitamin A 875IU 570IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 263µg 171µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.03mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 16.2µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 3.354mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.68mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.11mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Folate 17µg 29µg Clam
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 0.172g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 0.552g Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.907mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.954mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.682mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.901mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.613mg 0.576mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.066mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.609mg 0.49mg Sturgeon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.138g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon 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
89%
Sturgeon
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 1133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.985g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.