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Turbot vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turbot and Clam

  • Turbot contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Zinc than Clam.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4015% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Turbot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, turbot, european, 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.
Turbot
2
:
8
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +510.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +105.9%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +1363.8%
Contains more Manganese +4445.5%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 47% 71% 27% 26% 8% 16% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +510.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +105.9%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +1363.8%
Contains more Manganese +4445.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Turbot
1
:
8
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +1325%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3793.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 6% 19% 23% 51% 40% 56% 7% 318% 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 B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +1325%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3793.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turbot
3
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2
Clam
Contains more Fats +93.8%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +39.1%
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.64
21% 4% 70% 5%
Protein: 20.58 g
Fats: 3.78 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.45 g
Other: 5.19 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 +93.8%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +39.1%
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.64

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turbot Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 20.58g 25.55g Clam
Fats 3.78g 1.95g Turbot
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 122kcal 148kcal Clam
Calcium 23mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.46mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 65mg 18mg Turbot
Phosphorus 165mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 305mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 192mg 1202mg Turbot
Zinc 0.28mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.047mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.022mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 46.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 40IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 1.7mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 2.679mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.11mg Turbot
Folate 9µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 2.54µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.902mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.948mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.672mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.89mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.609mg 0.576mg Turbot
Phenylalanine 0.803mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.06mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.606mg 0.49mg Turbot
Cholesterol 62mg 67mg Turbot
Saturated Fat 0.188g Turbot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turbot 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
43%
Turbot
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turbot
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turbot
Turbot contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Turbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174245/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.