Drum fish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between drum fish and mussels
- Drum fish has more vitamin B6 and copper; however, mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, and folate.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 904% more than drum fish.
- Mussels has 3 times less vitamin B6 than drum fish. Drum fish has 0.346mg of vitamin B6, while mussels has 0.1mg.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of drum fish is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, drum, freshwater, 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 CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +99.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74% |
| Contains more IronIron | +484.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +658.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +453.1% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +246% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1260% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +939% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +347.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1172% |
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Protein
~23.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +176.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.7% |
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 | 2.31µg | 24µg | 904% |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 6.8mg | 257% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 89.6µg | 133% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 6.72mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.3mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 2.67mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.207mg | 0.42mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.297mg | 0.149mg | 16% |
| Folate | 17µg | 76µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 13.6mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 369mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 56mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 231mg | 285mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 59µg | 91µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.807g | 1.014g | 4% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 268mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.434g | 0.85g | 3% |
| Protein | 22.49g | 23.8g | 3% |
| Fats | 6.32g | 4.48g | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.479g | 1.212g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.95mg | 2% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 172kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.862mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.986mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.828mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.065mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.666mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.878mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.159mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.662mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.368g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.185g | 0.044g | N/A |
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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
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265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.584g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drum fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Drum fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.