Cod vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cod and Mussels
- Cod contains less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B5 than Mussels.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 956% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1271.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +313.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +360.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1260% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +546.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +431.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +427.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2185.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +420.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +715.4% |
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Protein
~23.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +717.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +315.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 22.83g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 0.86g | 4.48g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 13.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 55mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 46IU |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 2.67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 138mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 369mg |
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| Vitamin A | 47IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 37.6µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 76µg |
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| Choline | 83.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.168g | 0.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 1.212g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.001mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.052mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.856mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 2.097mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.176mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.672mg | 0.457mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.044g |
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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
31%
264%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.682g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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.