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Bluefish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bluefish and Mussels

  • Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 741% higher.
  • Bluefish contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Mussels. Bluefish contains 0.464mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels contains 0.1mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +983.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25085.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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 0% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 0%
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 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +364%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +285.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.95mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 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 FatsFats +21.4%
Contains more OtherOther +95.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g
~equal in Water ~61.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bluefish Mussels
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 ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bluefish Mussels Opinion
Calories 159kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 25.69g 23.8g Bluefish
Fats 5.44g 4.48g Bluefish
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 76mg 56mg Mussels
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Bluefish
Calcium 9mg 33mg Mussels
Potassium 477mg 268mg Bluefish
Iron 0.62mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.068mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 1.04mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 291mg 285mg Bluefish
Sodium 77mg 369mg Bluefish
Vitamin A 459IU 304IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 138µg 91µg Bluefish
Manganese 0.027mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 3mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.95mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.1mg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 2µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 1.172g 0.85g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g 1.014g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g 1.212g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.267mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.126mg 1.025mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.184mg 1.036mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.088mg 1.676mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.36mg 1.779mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.76mg 0.537mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 0.853mg Bluefish
Valine 1.324mg 1.04mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.756mg 0.457mg Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g 0.276g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g 0.506g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.044g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bluefish Mussels
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
88%
Bluefish
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.322g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish
Bluefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.