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Chinook salmon vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinook salmon and Mussels

  • Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 880% more than Chinook salmon.
  • Mussels contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Chinook salmon. Chinook salmon contains 0.462mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels contains 0.1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +229.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +88.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +638.5%
Contains more Zinc +376.8%
Contains more Copper +181.1%
Contains more Manganese +35689.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Magnesium +229.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +88.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +638.5%
Contains more Zinc +376.8%
Contains more Copper +181.1%
Contains more Manganese +35689.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%

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 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362%
Contains more Vitamin C +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +736.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
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 A +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362%
Contains more Vitamin C +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +736.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +198.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 61.15
Equal in Other - 3.18
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 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 Fats +198.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 61.15
Equal in Other - 3.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 25.72g 23.8g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 4.48g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 231kcal 172kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.91mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 122mg 37mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 285mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 268mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 369mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.053mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.019mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 496IU 304IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 91µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 3mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.1mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.267mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 1.025mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.036mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.676mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 1.779mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.537mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.853mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 1.04mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.457mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.506g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.276g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.044g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 1.014g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 1.212g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon 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
68%
Chinook salmon
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.364g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.