Chinook salmon vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinook salmon and clam different?
- Chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12, copper, manganese, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4001% higher.
- Chinook salmon contains 7 times more magnesium than clam. While chinook salmon contains 122mg of magnesium, clam contains only 18mg.
- Chinook salmon has less sodium.
- Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than clam (27).
Fish, salmon, chinook, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +577.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +228.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1198.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +387.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5163.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +199.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +320% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +439% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3345.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
25.55 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
63.64 g
Other:
3.73 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +586.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~25.55g
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Water
~63.64g
~equal in
Other
~3.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
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 | +3238.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +382.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 98.89µg | 4001% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.688mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 1202mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 3.354mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 64µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.11mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 18mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 2.81mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.426mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.73mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 22.1mg | 20% |
| Fats | 13.38g | 1.95g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 0.188g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 0.172g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 0.552g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 92mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 67mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 338mg | 5% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 148kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.68mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 628mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 171µg | 2% |
| Folate | 35µg | 29µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Protein | 25.72g | 25.55g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.104g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
65%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1142mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.