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Catfish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between catfish and mussels

  • 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.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of catfish is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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 16% 2.7% 32% 11% 13% 16% 106% 16% 2.3% 54%
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 PotassiumPotassium +36.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +2300%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37677.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +805.1%

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% 0.33% 19% 4.5% 6% 23% 48% 49% 41% 348% 6.3% 9% 43%
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% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +763.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 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 FatsFats +60.5%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~3.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 51% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.354 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 +207.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 24µg 884%
Manganese 0.018mg 6.8mg 295%
Selenium 9.9µg 89.6µg 145%
Iron 0.28mg 6.72mg 81%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.42mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.3mg 23%
Zinc 0.58mg 2.67mg 19%
Folate 12µg 76µg 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 15%
Choline 78.7mg 14%
Copper 0.039mg 0.149mg 12%
Protein 18.44g 23.8g 11%
Sodium 119mg 369mg 11%
Vitamin A 1µg 91µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.97mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.115g 1.014g 5%
Phosphorus 247mg 285mg 5%
Fats 7.19g 4.48g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 0.95mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 3mg 3%
Potassium 366mg 268mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 37mg 3%
Cholesterol 66mg 56mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.85g 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Calcium 9mg 33mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.39g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 1.212g 1%
Calories 144kcal 172kcal 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.39g N/A
Trans fat 0.063g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.833mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.82mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.396mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.677mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.539mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.894mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.404mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Catfish 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
46%
Catfish
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 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)
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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.