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Eel vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Eel and Mussels

  • Eel has more Vitamin A, while Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 880% higher.
  • Mussels contains 12 times less Vitamin A than Eel. Eel contains 1137µg of Vitamin A, while Mussels contains 91µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mussels is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Eel
Eel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
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 PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.9%
Contains more IronIron +950%
Contains more CopperCopper +413.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +979.5%
~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.
Eel
Eel
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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 6% 227% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 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% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +730.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
~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
Eel
Eel
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24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 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 FatsFats +233.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +52.2%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g
~equal in Water ~61.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
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22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +809.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.212g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eel 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 Eel Mussels Opinion
Calories 236kcal 172kcal Eel
Protein 23.65g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 14.95g 4.48g Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 161mg 56mg Mussels
Magnesium 26mg 37mg Mussels
Calcium 26mg 33mg Mussels
Potassium 349mg 268mg Eel
Iron 0.64mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.029mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 2.08mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 277mg 285mg Mussels
Sodium 65mg 369mg Eel
Vitamin A 3787IU 304IU Eel
Vitamin A 1137µg 91µg Eel
Manganese 0.04mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 8.3µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 3mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.1mg Mussels
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 17µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 3.023g 0.85g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 1.014g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 1.212g Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.037mg 1.025mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.036mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg 1.676mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg 1.779mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.537mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.853mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg 1.04mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.457mg Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.044g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eel Mussels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
60%
Eel
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.173g)
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?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eel
Eel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel 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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.