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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 from 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.

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% 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 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +662.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +448.1%
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 Opinion
Calories 148kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Protein 25.55g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 1.95g 6.72g Yellowtail
Vitamin C 22.1mg 2.9mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 71mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Yellowtail
Calcium 92mg 29mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 538mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.63mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.058mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.67mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 201mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 50mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 570IU 104IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 31µg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.019mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 46.8µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.051mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.681mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.185mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.25µg Clam
Folate 29µg 4µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.099mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 1.798mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 1.909mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.576mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.116mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.49mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
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 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
981%
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.