Turkey meat vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turkey meat and clam
- Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3, yet clam is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and phosphorus.
- Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4078% more than turkey meat.
- Turkey meat contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than clam. While turkey meat contains 0.616mg of vitamin B6, clam contains only 0.11mg.
- The amount of sodium in turkey meat is lower.
- The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted 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 | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +557.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +639.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7042.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +185.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +460% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +9595.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +222.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
25.55 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
63.64 g
Other:
3.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +279% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +8450% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +677.1% |
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Water
~63.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
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 | +1439% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +283.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 98.89µg | 4078% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.688mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 64µg | 62% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 1202mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 3.354mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.11mg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.81mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 171µg | 18% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 338mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 67mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.426mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 628mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.552g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 0.188g | 9% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 1.95g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 0.172g | 6% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 25.55g | 6% |
| Folate | 9µg | 29µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.68mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 148kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 2.73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 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
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983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1099mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
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 - 1.967g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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