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Skipjack tuna vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Skipjack tuna and Clam different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4029% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Clam. While Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, Clam contains only 0.11mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Sodium.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +75.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +525.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5163.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.8%

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.
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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +459.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2110%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4415.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
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
Contains more OtherOther +120.4%
Contains more FatsFats +51.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~25.55g
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Clam Opinion
Calories 132kcal 148kcal Clam
Protein 28.21g 25.55g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 1mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Cholesterol 60mg 67mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 18mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 92mg Clam
Potassium 522mg 628mg Clam
Iron 1.6mg 2.81mg Clam
Copper 0.11mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 1.05mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 285mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 47mg 1202mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 18µg 171µg Clam
Manganese 0.019mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 46.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 3.354mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 98.89µg Clam
Folate 10µg 29µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.172g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.286mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.099mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.112mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.798mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.909mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.576mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.915mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.116mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.49mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.146g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Clam
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $8)
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)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.