Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned and mussels?
- Mussels is richer than crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B5.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 969% more.
- Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned has 5 times more cholesterol than mussels. While crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned has 252mg of cholesterol, mussels has only 56mg.
We used Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this article.
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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 | +339.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1617.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.6% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +231.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +437.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +573.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3143.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +744.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.42 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.85 g
Other:
2.37 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +229.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.684 g
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 | -77.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +838.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 24µg | 969% |
| Manganese | 0.396mg | 6.8mg | 278% |
| Selenium | 47.5µg | 89.6µg | 77% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 56mg | 65% |
| Iron | 2.13mg | 6.72mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.42mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.007mg | 0.3mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 870mg | 369mg | 22% |
| Folate | 9µg | 76µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.141mg | 0.95mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.558mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.149mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 195mg | 285mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 13.6mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Protein | 20.42g | 23.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.1mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 80mg | 268mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.96mg | 2.67mg | 6% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 4.48g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.684g | 1.212g | 4% |
| Calories | 100kcal | 172kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 0.85g | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.108g | 1.014g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.186mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.824mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.974mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.681mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.813mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.946mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.485mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.293g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.252g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.052g | 0.044g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned is cheaper (difference - $7)