Clam vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between clam and sockeye salmon
- Clam is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin C, and zinc, yet sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 3934% more than sockeye salmon.
- The amount of sodium in sockeye salmon is lower.
- The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +736.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44% |
| Contains more IronIron | +440.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +805.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +396.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7592.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +194.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2112.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +651.8% |
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:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +501.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~26.48g
~equal in
Water
~67.33g
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
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +983.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 4.47µg | 3934% |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.076mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.827mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 35.5µg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 92mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.013mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 10.123mg | 42% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 0.52mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 0.55mg | 20% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.246mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 58µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 1.274mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 11mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 29µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 436mg | 6% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 5.57g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 305mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 1.327g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 1.864g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 0.969g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 26.48g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.157mg | 1% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 156kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.781g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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.