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Clam vs. Turbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clam and Turbot

  • Turbot contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Zinc than Clam.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4015% higher.
  • Turbot contains 45 times less Manganese than Clam. Clam contains 1mg of Manganese, while Turbot contains 0.022mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Turbot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, turbot, european, 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
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%
Turbot
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 6.9% 27% 17% 16% 7.6% 71% 25% 2.9% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.9%
Contains more IronIron +510.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1363.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +875%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +261.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%

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%
Turbot
1
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 5.7% 2.4% 0% 0% 19% 22% 50% 39% 56% 318% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3793.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.658mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
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
Turbot
3
21% 4% 70% 5%
Protein: 20.58 g
Fats: 3.78 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.45 g
Other: 5.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +93.8%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%
Contains more OtherOther +39.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Turbot Opinion
Calories 148kcal 122kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 20.58g Clam
Fats 1.95g 3.78g Turbot
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1.7mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 62mg Turbot
Magnesium 18mg 65mg Turbot
Calcium 92mg 23mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 305mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.46mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.047mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.28mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 165mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 192mg Turbot
Vitamin A 570IU 40IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 12µg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.022mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.076mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.097mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.679mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.658mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.242mg Turbot
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.54µg Clam
Folate 29µg 9µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g Turbot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.23mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.902mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.948mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.672mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.89mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.609mg Turbot
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.803mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 1.06mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.606mg Turbot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Turbot
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
40%
Turbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
47%
Turbot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turbot
Turbot contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Turbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174245/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.