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Croaker vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Croaker and Mussels?

  • Croaker is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 913% higher.
  • Croaker has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Mussels. Croaker has 3.476g of Saturated Fat, while Mussels has 0.85g.

We used Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Croaker
Croaker
3
:
7
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Iron +681.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +413.5%
Contains more Copper +129.2%
Contains more Manganese +8400%
Contains more Selenium +130.9%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Sodium - 369
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Iron +681.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +413.5%
Contains more Copper +129.2%
Contains more Manganese +8400%
Contains more Selenium +130.9%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Sodium - 369

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.
Croaker
Croaker
2
:
7
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin A +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Folate +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1042.9%
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
Mussels
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 B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin A +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Folate +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1042.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croaker
Croaker
2
:
3
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Fats +182.8%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Other +73.8%
Equal in Carbs - 7.39
Equal in Water - 61.15
Croaker
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Mussels
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 +182.8%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Other +73.8%
Equal in Carbs - 7.39
Equal in Water - 61.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croaker
Croaker
2
:
1
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croaker Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 7.14g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 18.2g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 12.67g 4.48g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 7.39g Croaker
Calories 221kcal 172kcal Croaker
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Calcium 32mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.86mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Croaker
Phosphorus 217mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 340mg 268mg Croaker
Sodium 348mg 369mg Croaker
Zinc 0.52mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.065mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.08mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 38.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 75IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 3mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.1mg Croaker
Folate 34µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.788mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.48mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.571mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.525mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.947mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.525mg 0.457mg Croaker
Cholesterol 84mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 3.476g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.044g Croaker
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g 1.014g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 1.212g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Croaker 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
44%
Croaker
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.626g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croaker
Croaker contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Croaker
Croaker is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.