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Yellowtail vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yellowtail and clam

  • Yellowtail is richer in vitamin B3, yet clam is richer in vitamin B12, copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4068% higher.
  • Yellowtail contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than clam. Yellowtail contains 8.718mg of vitamin B3, while clam contains 3.354mg.
  • Yellowtail contains less sodium.
  • Yellowtail has a lower glycemic index than clam.

Food types used in this article are Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
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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 +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +217.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +346%
Contains more CopperCopper +1086.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.2%
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 9.7% 10% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
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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% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +662.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +451.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7811.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +625%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.68mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 ProteinProtein +16.1%
Contains more FatsFats +244.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.64g
~equal in Other ~3.73g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellowtail Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 98.89µg 4068%
Copper 0.058mg 0.688mg 70%
Sodium 50mg 1202mg 50%
Manganese 0.019mg 1mg 43%
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 3.354mg 34%
Selenium 46.8µg 64µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.426mg 29%
Iron 0.63mg 2.81mg 27%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 22.1mg 21%
Phosphorus 201mg 338mg 20%
Zinc 0.67mg 2.73mg 19%
Vitamin A 31µg 171µg 16%
Protein 29.67g 25.55g 8%
Fats 6.72g 1.95g 7%
Calcium 29mg 92mg 6%
Folate 4µg 29µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.11mg 6%
Magnesium 38mg 18mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 4%
Potassium 538mg 628mg 3%
Calories 187kcal 148kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.15mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Cholesterol 71mg 67mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.188g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.68mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0%
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.301mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 2.411mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 2.725mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.878mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.873mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail 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
37%
Yellowtail
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 1152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.

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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.