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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Mussels

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 637% higher.
  • Mussels contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Atlantic Mackerel. Atlantic Mackerel contains 0.399mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Atlantic Mackerel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, 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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
3
:
7
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Magnesium +105.4%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +312.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +323.8%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +45233.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Magnesium +105.4%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +312.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +323.8%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +45233.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%

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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
5
:
7
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +299%
Contains more Vitamin A +82%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175.5%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Mussels
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 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +299%
Contains more Vitamin A +82%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
3
:
2
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 61.15
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Mussels
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 Fats +210%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 61.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
1
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +438.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +438.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 18.6g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 13.89g 4.48g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 205kcal 172kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 1.63mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 76mg 37mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 314mg 268mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 369mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.073mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.015mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 44.1µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 167IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 3mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.1mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.815mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.512mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.708mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.551mg 0.537mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.958mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.548mg 0.457mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.506g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.276g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.044g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 1.014g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 1.212g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel 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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
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 - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.407g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.