Tilapia vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tilapia and clam
- Tilapia contains less vitamin B12, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin C, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin A than clam.
- Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4043% higher.
- The amount of sodium in tilapia is lower.
- Tilapia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tilapia is 0, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +557.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +307.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +817.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +565.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2602.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +483.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5216.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +383.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.55g
~equal in
Other
~3.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +455.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.552g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.86µg | 98.89µg | 4043% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.688mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 1202mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 1mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.426mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.69mg | 2.81mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 2.73mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 204mg | 338mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 150IU | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 171µg | 19% |
| Selenium | 54.4µg | 64µg | 17% |
| Choline | 51.3mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.745mg | 3.354mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 628mg | 7% |
| Folate | 6µg | 29µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 67mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.94g | 0.188g | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.955g | 0.172g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 128kcal | 148kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Protein | 26.15g | 25.55g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.65g | 1.95g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.664mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 0.552g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.22mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.04mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.315mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.766mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.05mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.28mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.06g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
41%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilapia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.752g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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.