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Clam vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between clam and yellowtail

  • Clam is richer in vitamin B12, copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin C, and phosphorus, yet yellowtail is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4068% higher.
  • Clam contains 53 times more manganese than yellowtail. Clam contains 1mg of manganese, while yellowtail contains 0.019mg.
  • Yellowtail contains less sodium.
  • Yellowtail has a lower glycemic index than clam.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +217.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +346%
Contains more CopperCopper +1086.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5163.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%

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
5
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 9.7% 10% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +662.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +451.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7811.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.681mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-200.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.1%
Contains more FatsFats +244.6%
~equal in Water ~67.33g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Yellowtail
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Yellowtail DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.25µg 4068%
Copper 0.688mg 0.058mg 70%
Sodium 1202mg 50mg 50%
Manganese 1mg 0.019mg 43%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 8.718mg 34%
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.051mg 29%
Iron 2.81mg 0.63mg 27%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 2.9mg 21%
Phosphorus 338mg 201mg 20%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.67mg 19%
Vitamin A 171µg 31µg 16%
Protein 25.55g 29.67g 8%
Fats 1.95g 6.72g 7%
Calcium 92mg 29mg 6%
Folate 29µg 4µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.185mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 38mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 4%
Potassium 628mg 538mg 3%
Calories 148kcal 187kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.175mg 2%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Cholesterol 67mg 71mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.188g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.681mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.332mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.301mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.367mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 2.411mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 2.725mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.878mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.873mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Yellowtail
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
37%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 1152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.