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Skipjack tuna vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Skipjack tuna and Clam different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4029% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Clam. While Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, Clam contains only 0.11mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Sodium.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used 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 Magnesium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Calcium +148.6%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +525.5%
Contains more Manganese +5163.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Calcium +148.6%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +525.5%
Contains more Manganese +5163.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%

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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4415.5%
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% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 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 B3 +459.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4415.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Other +120.4%
Contains more Fats +51.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 Protein +10.4%
Contains more Other +120.4%
Contains more Fats +51.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 28.21g 25.55g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 132kcal 148kcal Clam
Calcium 37mg 92mg Clam
Iron 1.6mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 44mg 18mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 522mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 47mg 1202mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.11mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.019mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 46.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 60IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 1mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 3.354mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.286mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.099mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.112mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.798mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.909mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.576mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.915mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.116mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.49mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 67mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.146g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.172g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1155mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $8)
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)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.