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Tuna salad vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tuna salad and Clam?

  • Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4070% more.
  • Clam contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of Vitamin B3, while Clam contains 3.354mg.
  • Tuna salad has less Sodium.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types 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.
Contains less Sodium -66.6%
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +181%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%
Contains more Potassium +252.8%
Contains more Zinc +387.5%
Contains more Copper +374.5%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +55.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains less Sodium -66.6%
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +181%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%
Contains more Potassium +252.8%
Contains more Zinc +387.5%
Contains more Copper +374.5%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +55.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +487.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +904.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8140.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +487.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +904.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8140.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +374.9%
Contains more Carbs +83.4%
Contains more Protein +59.3%
Contains more Other +75.1%
Equal in Water - 63.64
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
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 Fats +374.9%
Contains more Carbs +83.4%
Contains more Protein +59.3%
Contains more Other +75.1%
Equal in Water - 63.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1578.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +646.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1578.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +646.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Clam Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 5.13g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 25.55g Clam
Fats 9.26g 1.95g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 5.13g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 148kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 92mg Clam
Iron 1mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 178mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 178mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 402mg 1202mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.145mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.04mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 41.2µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 97IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 2.2mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 3.354mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 8µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.701mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.293mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.457mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.47mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.824mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.467mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 13mg 67mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.172g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.552g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Tuna salad
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.356g)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.