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Whitefish vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Whitefish and Clam

  • Whitefish has more Vitamin B6, however, Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4080% more.
  • Whitefish has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Clam. Whitefish has 0.346mg of Vitamin B6, while Clam has 0.11mg.
  • Whitefish is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, whitefish, 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.
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Clam
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Calcium +178.8%
Contains more Iron +497.9%
Contains more Potassium +54.7%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Copper +647.8%
Contains more Manganese +1062.8%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 338
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Calcium +178.8%
Contains more Iron +497.9%
Contains more Potassium +54.7%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Copper +647.8%
Contains more Manganese +1062.8%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 338

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 B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10201%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 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 B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10201%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Fats +285.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 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 Fats +285.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1387.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1387.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whitefish Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 24.47g 25.55g Clam
Fats 7.51g 1.95g Whitefish
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 172kcal 148kcal Whitefish
Calcium 33mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.47mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 338mg Whitefish
Potassium 406mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 65mg 1202mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.27mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.092mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.086mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 16.2µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 131IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.15mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 3.354mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.68mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.11mg Whitefish
Folate 17µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.073mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.112mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg 1.798mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg 1.909mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.576mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.915mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg 1.116mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.49mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 77mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 1.162g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.146g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.138g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.104g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 0.172g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 0.552g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whitefish 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
35%
Whitefish
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whitefish
Whitefish 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 Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.974g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.