Crayfish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Crayfish and Mussels
- Crayfish has more Copper, while Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 910% higher.
- Mussels contains 5 times less Copper than Crayfish. Crayfish contains 0.685mg of Copper, while Mussels contains 0.149mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Mussels is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist 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 CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +359.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +709.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1202.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +508% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +394.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1016.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +273.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +315.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +230.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 82kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 16.77g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 4.48g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 13.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 133mg | 56mg |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 296mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 0.83mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.685mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 1.76mg | 2.67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 270mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 94mg | 369mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A | 15µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.5mg |
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| Manganese | 0.522mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 36.7µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.28mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 76µg |
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| Choline | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.181g | 0.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.244g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 1.212g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 0.676mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.811mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.329mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 1.457mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.472mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.706mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 0.786mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.341mg | 0.457mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.119g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.047g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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
39%
264%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crayfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crayfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Crayfish is cheaper (difference - $7)