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Mussels vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mussels and Catfish

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin C, and Copper in Mussels is higher than in Catfish.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 884% more than Catfish.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry 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 Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Zinc +360.3%
Contains more Copper +282.1%
Contains more Manganese +37677.8%
Contains more Selenium +805.1%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Zinc +360.3%
Contains more Copper +282.1%
Contains more Manganese +37677.8%
Contains more Selenium +805.1%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +15100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +763.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +15100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +763.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Water +22.1%
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
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Water +22.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Catfish Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 18.44g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 7.19g Catfish
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 144kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 9mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.28mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 23mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 247mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 366mg Catfish
Sodium 369mg 119mg Catfish
Zinc 2.67mg 0.58mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.039mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.018mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 9.9µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 2IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 1µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 10IU Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg Catfish
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.024mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.1mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.548mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.811mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.177mg Catfish
Folate 76µg 12µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.78µg Mussels
Vitamin K 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.22mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.833mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.82mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.396mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.677mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.539mg Catfish
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.735mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.894mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.404mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 66mg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.063g Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.586g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.069g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.02g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.018g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 3.115g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.354g Catfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Catfish
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
286%
Mussels
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
27%
Catfish

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 lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.736g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients
  2. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.