Clam vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are clam and skipjack tuna different?
- Clam is higher in vitamin B12, copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4029% higher.
- Clam contains 53 times more manganese than skipjack tuna. While clam contains 1mg of manganese, skipjack tuna contains only 0.019mg.
- Skipjack tuna has less sodium.
- Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than clam (27).
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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 CalciumCalcium | +148.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +525.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5163.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +144.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +2110% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +294.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4415.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +459.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +791.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.55 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
63.64 g
Other:
3.73 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.4% |
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Water
~62.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.3% |
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 | 98.89µg | 2.19µg | 4029% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 18.756mg | 96% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.981mg | 67% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.11mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 47mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.019mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 46.8µg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 1mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.122mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 18µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 1.05mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 1.6mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.038mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 285mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 37mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 44mg | 6% |
| Folate | 29µg | 10µg | 5% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 28.21g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.485mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 522mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 0g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.403g | 1% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 132kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.243g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.017g | 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
983%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)