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Tuna Bluefin vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tuna Bluefin and Clam?

  • Tuna Bluefin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3667% more.
  • Clam contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Tuna Bluefin. Tuna Bluefin contains 0.525mg of Vitamin B6, while Clam contains 0.11mg.
  • Tuna Bluefin has less Sodium.

We used Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, 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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
2
:
8
Clam
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Calcium +820%
Contains more Iron +114.5%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +254.5%
Contains more Copper +525.5%
Contains more Manganese +4900%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 338
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Calcium +820%
Contains more Iron +114.5%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +254.5%
Contains more Copper +525.5%
Contains more Manganese +4900%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
5
:
4
Clam
Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +808.9%
Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +808.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
3
:
2
Clam
Clam
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +222.1%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.64
Tuna Bluefin
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
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
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +222.1%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
2
:
1
Clam
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1093.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1093.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Bluefin 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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 29.91g 25.55g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 1.95g Tuna Bluefin
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 184kcal 148kcal Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 10mg 92mg Clam
Iron 1.31mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 64mg 18mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 323mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 50mg 1202mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.77mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.11mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.02mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 46.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 2520IU 570IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 171µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.15mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 3.354mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.68mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.11mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.286mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 1.099mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 1.112mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 1.798mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 1.909mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.576mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.915mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 1.116mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.49mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 67mg Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 1.612g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0.146g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0.138g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0.104g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 0.172g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.552g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 1152mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.424g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.