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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.
  • The glycemic index of 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% 57% 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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1325%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.02µg 4078%
Copper 0.688mg 0.093mg 66%
Selenium 64µg 29.8µg 62%
Sodium 1202mg 103mg 48%
Manganese 1mg 0.014mg 43%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 9.573mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.616mg 39%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Iron 2.81mg 1.09mg 22%
Vitamin A 171µg 12µg 18%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Phosphorus 338mg 223mg 16%
Cholesterol 67mg 109mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.281mg 11%
Potassium 628mg 239mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.119g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.045mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.188g 2.155g 9%
Calcium 92mg 14mg 8%
Fats 1.95g 7.39g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 2.647g 6%
Protein 25.55g 28.55g 6%
Folate 29µg 9µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.948mg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 30mg 3%
Calories 148kcal 189kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Zinc 2.73mg 2.48mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Carbs 5.13g 0.06g 2%
Net carbs 5.13g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

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
983%
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.