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Haddock vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Haddock and Mussels different?

  • Haddock is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 911% higher.
  • Haddock contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Mussels. While Haddock contains 0.327mg of Vitamin B6, Mussels contains only 0.1mg.

Fish, haddock, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used 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 more Potassium +31%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +3100%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Zinc +567.5%
Contains more Copper +473.1%
Contains more Manganese +52207.7%
Contains more Selenium +182.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 8% 19% 120% 31% 35% 11% 9% 2% 173%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +3100%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Zinc +567.5%
Contains more Copper +473.1%
Contains more Manganese +52207.7%
Contains more Selenium +182.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227%
Contains more Vitamin A +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1026.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 11% 18% 0% 6% 16% 78% 30% 76% 10% 267% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227%
Contains more Vitamin A +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1026.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +714.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.18
20% 80%
Protein: 19.99 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.65 g
Other: 0 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +714.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1270.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.1%
29% 19% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.204 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1270.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Haddock Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 19.99g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.55g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 90kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 14mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.21mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 26mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 278mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 351mg 268mg Haddock
Sodium 261mg 369mg Haddock
Zinc 0.4mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.026mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.013mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 31.7µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 62IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.55mg Haddock
Vitamin D 23IU Haddock
Vitamin D 0.6µg Haddock
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 4.119mg 3mg Haddock
Vitamin B5 0.494mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.327mg 0.1mg Haddock
Folate 13µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Haddock
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.015mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.067mg 1.036mg Haddock
Leucine 1.882mg 1.676mg Haddock
Lysine 2.126mg 1.779mg Haddock
Methionine 0.686mg 0.537mg Haddock
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.853mg Haddock
Valine 1.193mg 1.04mg Haddock
Histidine 0.682mg 0.457mg Haddock
Cholesterol 66mg 56mg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.005g Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.85g Haddock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.109g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.051g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.074g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.204g 1.212g Mussels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Haddock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Haddock Mussels
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%
Haddock
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Haddock
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Haddock
Haddock contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Haddock
Haddock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.739g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Haddock
Haddock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Haddock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174198/nutrients
  2. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.