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Clam vs. Tilefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Clam and Tilefish

  • Tilefish has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4016% more.
  • Tilefish is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tilefish, 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.
Clam
Clam
8
:
2
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains more Calcium +253.8%
Contains more Iron +806.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.7%
Contains more Zinc +415.1%
Contains more Copper +1223.1%
Contains more Manganese +6566.7%
Contains more Selenium +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Tilefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 24% 102% 46% 8% 15% 18% 2% 281%
Contains more Calcium +253.8%
Contains more Iron +806.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.7%
Contains more Zinc +415.1%
Contains more Copper +1223.1%
Contains more Manganese +6566.7%
Contains more Selenium +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%

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
Clam
6
:
3
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains more Vitamin A +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.5
Clam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Tilefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 53% 70% 13% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
2
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +543.1%
Contains more Fats +140.5%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.49
Clam
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
Tilefish
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +543.1%
Contains more Fats +140.5%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
1
:
2
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +674.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.7%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Tilefish
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.246 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +674.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Tilefish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Tilefish Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 24.49g Clam
Fats 1.95g 4.69g Tilefish
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 147kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 26mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.31mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 33mg Tilefish
Phosphorus 338mg 236mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 512mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 59mg Tilefish
Zinc 2.73mg 0.53mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.052mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.015mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 51.5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 69IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 21µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.14mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.19mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 3.5mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.87mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.3mg Tilefish
Folate 29µg 17µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.5µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.274mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 1.074mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.128mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.798mg 1.99mg Tilefish
Lysine 1.909mg 2.249mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.576mg 0.725mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.956mg Tilefish
Valine 1.116mg 1.262mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.49mg 0.721mg Tilefish
Cholesterol 67mg 64mg Tilefish
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.868g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.733g Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.172g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.143g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 1.332g Tilefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.246g Tilefish

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Clam Tilefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1063%
Clam
50%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.68g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.