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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 Vitamin A, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from 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.

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.
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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
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.
Clam
7
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% 34% 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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
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%
~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
3
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
28% 62% 8%
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%
~equal in Water ~62.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
39% 23% 38%
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.
Clam Skipjack tuna
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 148kcal 132kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.95g 1.29g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 18mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 92mg 37mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 522mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.6mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.11mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 1.05mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 285mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 570IU 60IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 18µg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.019mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.038mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.122mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.485mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.19µg Clam
Folate 29µg 10µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.42g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.403g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.099mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.798mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 1.909mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.576mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.116mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.49mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.091g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.017g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
981%
Clam
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.