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, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin A in clam is higher than in sunfish.
- Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4024% more.
- Sunfish has less sodium.
- Sunfish has a lower glycemic index (0) than clam (27).
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.5% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2110% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +905.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +401.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4181% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +631.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.188g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.31µg | 98.89µg | 4024% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 64µg | 87% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 1202mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.688mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.426mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 22.1mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 171µg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.54mg | 2.81mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 231mg | 338mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.462mg | 3.354mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.99mg | 2.73mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 67mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 628mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.092mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.68mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.315g | 0.552g | 2% |
| Calories | 114kcal | 148kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.95g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Protein | 24.87g | 25.55g | 1% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.178g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.279mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.09mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.146mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.022mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.284mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.971mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.281mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.047g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.092g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.042g | 0.104g | N/A |
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
36%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1099mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)