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Shrimp vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shrimp and Mussels?

  • Shrimp has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Folate than Mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 931% higher.
  • Shrimp has 4 times more Cholesterol than Mussels. Shrimp has 211mg of Cholesterol, while Mussels has 56mg.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Shrimp
3
:
Contains more Calcium +175.8%
Contains more Copper +73.2%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Potassium +57.6%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Contains more Manganese +13777.6%
Contains more Selenium +81%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +175.8%
Contains more Copper +73.2%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Potassium +57.6%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Contains more Manganese +13777.6%
Contains more Selenium +81%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
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.
Shrimp
4
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1345.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 304
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 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 B6 +142%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1345.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 304

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Fats +163.5%
Contains more Carbs +386.2%
Contains more Other +30.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 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 +17%
Contains more Fats +163.5%
Contains more Carbs +386.2%
Contains more Other +30.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.4%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 22.78g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 1.7g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 1.52g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 119kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 91mg 33mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 37mg
Phosphorus 306mg 285mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 947mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 1.63mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.258mg 0.149mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 49.5µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 301IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.1mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.904mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.036mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.676mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 1.779mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.537mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.853mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.04mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.457mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 56mg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.035g Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.85g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.212g Mussels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Shrimp
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.329g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 155mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.