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Clam vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Clam and Turkey meat

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin A, yet Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4078% more than Turkey meat.
  • The amount of Sodium in Turkey meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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
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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.8%
Contains more IronIron +157.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +639.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7042.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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
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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 0% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9595.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +460%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8450%
Contains more OtherOther +677.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.7%
Contains more FatsFats +279%
~equal in Water ~63.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1439%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +283.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 148kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Protein 25.55g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 1.95g 7.39g Turkey meat
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0.06g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0.06g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 109mg Clam
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Turkey meat
Calcium 92mg 14mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 239mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.09mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.093mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 2.48mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 223mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 103mg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 570IU 39IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 12µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 1mg 0.014mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 29.8µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.045mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.281mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.02µg Clam
Folate 29µg 9µg Clam
Trans Fat 0.101g Clam
Choline 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 0.188g 2.155g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.119g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.099mg 1.004mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.796mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.909mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.576mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.903mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.902mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.008g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.005g Clam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.008g Clam
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1099mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.967g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
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.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.