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Trout vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between trout and clam

  • Trout has more vitamin B5 and vitamin B6; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin C.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 3949% more than trout.
  • Clam has 4 times less vitamin B6 than trout. Trout has 0.386mg of vitamin B6, while clam has 0.11mg.
  • Trout contains less sodium.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of trout is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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.
Trout
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 9% 40% 14% 18% 15% 116% 8% 1.7% 153%
Clam
8
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 +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains more IronIron +680.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1150.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +405.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7592.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.8%

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.
Trout
7
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 9.7% 33% 56% 285% 36% 25% 125% 119% 89% 514% 0.25% 9% 42%
Clam
5
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% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +662.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2306.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
2
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
Clam
3
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 +278.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3630%
~equal in Protein ~25.55g
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
2
28% 41% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.799 g
Clam
1
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 +1273.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Trout 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 Trout Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 98.89µg 3949%
Vitamin D 759IU 95%
Vitamin D 19µg 95%
Copper 0.055mg 0.688mg 70%
Selenium 28.1µg 64µg 65%
Sodium 61mg 1202mg 50%
Manganese 0.013mg 1mg 43%
Iron 0.36mg 2.81mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 0.68mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.426mg 25%
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 3.354mg 21%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 22.1mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.11mg 21%
Zinc 0.54mg 2.73mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.79mg 19%
Choline 77.6mg 14%
Phosphorus 270mg 338mg 10%
Vitamin A 100µg 171µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g 0.552g 8%
Fats 7.38g 1.95g 8%
Saturated fat 1.651g 0.188g 7%
Calcium 30mg 92mg 6%
Potassium 450mg 628mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.363g 0.172g 5%
Folate 12µg 29µg 4%
Protein 23.8g 25.55g 4%
Magnesium 30mg 18mg 3%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Calories 168kcal 148kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.15mg 1%
Cholesterol 70mg 67mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.092mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.148mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 2.025mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 2.287mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.738mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.283mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.733mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.104g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trout 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
103%
Trout
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 1141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trout
Trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 - 1.463g)
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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.