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 3787IU of vitamin A, while mussels contains 304IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in mussels is lower.
- Eel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eel is 0, while the glycemic index of mussels is 50.
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.
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +1149.5% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 24µg | 880% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 6.8mg | 294% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 89.6µg | 148% |
| Vitamin A | 1137µg | 91µg | 116% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 6.72mg | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 56mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.42mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.218g | 1.014g | 21% |
| Fats | 14.95g | 4.48g | 16% |
| Folate | 17µg | 76µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 369mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 0.95mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.149mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 13.6mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.3mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.023g | 0.85g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 3mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 2.67mg | 5% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 268mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 285mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.65g | 23.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 1.212g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.037mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.922mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.171mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.218mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 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
72%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.173g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)