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Clam vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between clam and salmon raw

  • Clam is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin C, and phosphorus, yet salmon raw is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 3988% more than salmon raw.
  • The amount of sodium in salmon raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of salmon raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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.
Clam
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.2%
Contains more IronIron +251.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +326.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%

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
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3009.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +643.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +225.1%
Contains more OtherOther +42.6%
~equal in Water ~68.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1122.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +360%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Salmon raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Clam Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 3.18µg 3988%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.818mg 54%
Selenium 64µg 36.5µg 50%
Sodium 1202mg 44mg 50%
Copper 0.688mg 0.25mg 49%
Manganese 1mg 0.016mg 43%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 7.86mg 28%
Iron 2.81mg 0.8mg 25%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.664mg 20%
Phosphorus 338mg 200mg 20%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.64mg 19%
Vitamin A 171µg 12µg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.539g 13%
Protein 25.55g 19.84g 11%
Calcium 92mg 12mg 8%
Fats 1.95g 6.34g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.226mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 2.103g 5%
Potassium 628mg 490mg 4%
Cholesterol 67mg 55mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.38mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.981g 4%
Magnesium 18mg 29mg 3%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Folate 29µg 25µg 1%
Calories 148kcal 142kcal 0%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
983%
Clam
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1158mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.793g)
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 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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.