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Clam vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Chinook salmon different?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4001% higher.
  • Clam contains 53 times more Manganese than Chinook salmon. While Clam contains 1mg of Manganese, Chinook salmon contains only 0.019mg.
  • Chinook salmon has less Sodium.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry 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 Calcium +228.6%
Contains more Iron +208.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +387.5%
Contains more Copper +1198.1%
Contains more Manganese +5163.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +577.8%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Equal in Phosphorus - 371
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +228.6%
Contains more Iron +208.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +387.5%
Contains more Copper +1198.1%
Contains more Manganese +5163.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +577.8%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Equal in Phosphorus - 371

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +439%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3345.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +439%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3345.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Folate +20.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +586.2%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
Equal in Water - 65.6
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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +586.2%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3238.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.2%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3238.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 1.95g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 92mg 28mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.91mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 338mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 628mg 505mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 2.73mg 0.56mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.053mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.019mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 496IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 149µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 4.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.044mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.154mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 29µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.87µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.099mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.798mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 1.909mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.576mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.116mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.49mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 67mg 85mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 3.214g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Chinook salmon
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
1063%
Clam
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1142mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
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.

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.