Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Seafood
  4. Clam
  5. Compare
  6. Clam vs. Sockeye salmon

Clam vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between Clam and Sockeye salmon

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, and Zinc, yet Sockeye salmon is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 3934% more than Sockeye salmon.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sockeye salmon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

Infographic

Clam vs Sockeye salmon infographic
Infographic link

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.
Clam
Clam
8
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Calcium +736.4%
Contains more Iron +440.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains more Zinc +396.4%
Contains more Copper +805.3%
Contains more Manganese +7592.3%
Contains more Selenium +80.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 305
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +736.4%
Contains more Iron +440.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains more Zinc +396.4%
Contains more Copper +805.3%
Contains more Manganese +7592.3%
Contains more Selenium +80.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 305

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.
Clam
Clam
5
:
7
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +651.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.157
Clam
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%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +651.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.157

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
2
:
3
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +501.6%
Contains more Fats +185.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.48
Equal in Water - 67.33
Clam
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
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +501.6%
Contains more Fats +185.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.48
Equal in Water - 67.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
1
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +983.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.4%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +983.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 1.95g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 156kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 92mg 11mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.52mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 36mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 338mg 305mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 436mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 2.73mg 0.55mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.076mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.013mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 35.5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 193IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 58µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.246mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 29µg 7µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 4.47µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.099mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.798mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 1.909mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.576mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.116mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.49mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 67mg 61mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.969g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.093g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Sockeye salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Clam
Clam vs Mussels
Mussels
Clam
Clam vs Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried
Clam
Clam vs Roe
Roe
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon vs Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon vs Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon vs Caviar
Caviar

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
1063%
Clam
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1110mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 - 0.781g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients
  2. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.