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 RAE, 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.
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Calcium
+148.6%
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Iron
+75.6%
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Phosphorus
+18.6%
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Potassium
+20.3%
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Zinc
+160%
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Copper
+525.5%
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Manganese
+5163.2%
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Selenium
+36.8%
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Magnesium
+144.4%
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Sodium
-96.1%
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Calcium
+148.6%
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Iron
+75.6%
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Phosphorus
+18.6%
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Potassium
+20.3%
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Zinc
+160%
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Copper
+525.5%
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Manganese
+5163.2%
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Selenium
+36.8%
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Magnesium
+144.4%
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Sodium
-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.
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Vitamin A
+850%
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Vitamin C
+2110%
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Vitamin B1
+294.7%
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Vitamin B2
+249.2%
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Vitamin B5
+40.2%
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Folate
+190%
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Vitamin B12
+4415.5%
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Vitamin B3
+459.2%
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Vitamin B6
+791.8%
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Vitamin A
+850%
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Vitamin C
+2110%
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Vitamin B1
+294.7%
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Vitamin B2
+249.2%
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Vitamin B5
+40.2%
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Folate
+190%
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Vitamin B12
+4415.5%
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Vitamin B3
+459.2%
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Vitamin B6
+791.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+51.2%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Protein
+10.4%
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+120.4%
Equal in Water - 62.28
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
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0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
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Fats
+51.2%
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Protein
+10.4%
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+120.4%
Equal in Water - 62.28
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-55.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+37%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+41.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.552 g
Saturated Fat:
0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.403 g
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Saturated Fat
-55.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+37%
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Monounsaturated 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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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| Protein | 25.55g | 28.21g |
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| Fats | 1.95g | 1.29g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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| Calories | 148kcal | 132kcal |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 37mg |
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| Iron | 2.81mg | 1.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 44mg |
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| Phosphorus | 338mg | 285mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 522mg |
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| Sodium | 1202mg | 47mg |
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| Zinc | 2.73mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 1mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 64µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 570IU | 60IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 171µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 18.756mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.981mg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 2.19µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.316mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.237mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 1.3mg |
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| Leucine | 1.798mg | 2.293mg |
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| Lysine | 1.909mg | 2.59mg |
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| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.835mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 1.101mg |
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| Valine | 1.116mg | 1.453mg |
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| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.83mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 60mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.188g | 0.42g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.237g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.091g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.172g | 0.243g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.403g |
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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
1063%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1155mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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)