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Cod vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cod and mussels

  • Cod has more vitamin B5; however, mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3041% more than mussels.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of cod is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, 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.
Cod
Cod
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
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 +54.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.3%
Contains more IronIron +1668.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +432.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +493.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.7%

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.
Cod
Cod
6
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +16005.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +658.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +546.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2537.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +985.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 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 WaterWater +32.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.6%
Contains more FatsFats +568.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +960%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +978.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +424.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.95mg 3041%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 24µg 962%
Manganese 0.015mg 6.8mg 295%
Selenium 33.1µg 89.6µg 103%
Iron 0.38mg 6.72mg 79%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.42mg 27%
Zinc 0.45mg 2.67mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.3mg 19%
Folate 7µg 76µg 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 13.6mg 14%
Sodium 54mg 369mg 14%
Copper 0.028mg 0.149mg 13%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Phosphorus 203mg 285mg 12%
Protein 17.81g 23.8g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.1mg 11%
Vitamin A 12µg 91µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 1.212g 7%
Fats 0.67g 4.48g 6%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 3mg 6%
Calories 82kcal 172kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Potassium 413mg 268mg 4%
Cholesterol 43mg 56mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.85g 3%
Calcium 16mg 33mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.39g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 1.014g 2%
Magnesium 32mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.39g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
731%
Cod
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.