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Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi and mussels different?

  • Mussels is higher than crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 933% more than crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi.

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 5.7% 7.9% 23% 11% 9% 121% 92% 1.4% 125%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +16.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.1%
Contains more IronIron +1020%
Contains more CopperCopper +365.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +709.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61718.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +291.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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.
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 0% 6.7% 0% 0% 6% 7.8% 3.2% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0% 1.5% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +355%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 9% 75% 2%
Protein: 12.39 g
Fats: 1.47 g
Carbs: 9.13 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 2.1 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 CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.1%
Contains more FatsFats +204.8%
Contains more OtherOther +51.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 17% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.75 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 -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +360.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi Mussels
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 24µg 933%
Manganese 0.011mg 6.8mg 295%
Selenium 22.9µg 89.6µg 121%
Iron 0.6mg 6.72mg 77%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.42mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.3mg 23%
Protein 12.39g 23.8g 23%
Zinc 0.33mg 2.67mg 21%
Folate 2µg 76µg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.17mg 3mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.95mg 18%
Sodium 705mg 369mg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 15%
Copper 0.032mg 0.149mg 13%
Vitamin A 20µg 91µg 8%
Cholesterol 36mg 56mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.1mg 5%
Fats 1.47g 4.48g 5%
Potassium 89mg 268mg 5%
Calories 101kcal 172kcal 4%
Saturated fat 0.29g 0.85g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.75g 1.212g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.22g 1.014g 2%
Calcium 19mg 33mg 1%
Magnesium 43mg 37mg 1%
Carbs 9.13g 7.39g 1%
Net carbs 9.13g 7.39g N/A
Phosphorus 282mg 285mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.599mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.579mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.981mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.132mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.42mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.628mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi 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
18%
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi 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. Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171973/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.