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Sunfish vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sunfish and Clam?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3 in Clam is higher than in Sunfish.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4024% more.
  • Sunfish has less Sodium.

We used Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types 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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Clam
Contains more Calcium +12%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
Contains more Copper +78.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +12%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
Contains more Copper +78.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +882.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.4%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4181%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +882.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.4%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4181%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Fats +116.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +631.4%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
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 Water +15.8%
Contains more Fats +116.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +631.4%
Equal in Protein - 25.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.188
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.188

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunfish Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 24.87g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.9g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 114kcal 148kcal Clam
Calcium 103mg 92mg Sunfish
Iron 1.54mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 231mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 449mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 103mg 1202mg Sunfish
Zinc 1.99mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.385mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.897mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 16.2µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 58IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 1mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.092mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.68mg Sunfish
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.11mg Sunfish
Folate 17µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.09mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.146mg 1.112mg Sunfish
Leucine 2.022mg 1.798mg Sunfish
Lysine 2.284mg 1.909mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.736mg 0.576mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.971mg 0.915mg Sunfish
Valine 1.281mg 1.116mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.732mg 0.49mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 86mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.178g 0.188g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.092g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.047g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.315g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunfish Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Sunfish
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sunfish
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1099mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.