Eel vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Eel and Mussels
- Eel has more Vitamin A RAE, 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 RAE than Eel. Eel contains 1137µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
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Potassium
+30.2%
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Sodium
-82.4%
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Calcium
+26.9%
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Iron
+950%
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Magnesium
+42.3%
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Zinc
+28.4%
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Copper
+413.8%
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Manganese
+16900%
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Selenium
+979.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
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Potassium
+30.2%
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Sodium
-82.4%
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Calcium
+26.9%
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Iron
+950%
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Magnesium
+42.3%
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Zinc
+28.4%
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Copper
+413.8%
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Manganese
+16900%
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Selenium
+979.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
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.
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Vitamin A
+1145.7%
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Vitamin B3
+49.6%
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Vitamin C
+655.6%
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Vitamin B1
+63.9%
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Vitamin B2
+723.5%
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Vitamin B5
+239.3%
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Vitamin B6
+29.9%
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Folate
+347.1%
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Vitamin B12
+730.4%
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Vitamin A
+1145.7%
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Vitamin B3
+49.6%
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Vitamin C
+655.6%
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Vitamin B1
+63.9%
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Vitamin B2
+723.5%
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Vitamin B5
+239.3%
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Vitamin B6
+29.9%
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Folate
+347.1%
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Vitamin B12
+730.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+233.7%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+52.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 61.15
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+233.7%
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+52.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 61.15
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+809.1%
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Saturated Fat
-71.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.212
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Monounsaturated Fat
+809.1%
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Saturated Fat
-71.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.212
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Protein | 23.65g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 14.95g | 4.48g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Calories | 236kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 6.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 285mg |
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| Potassium | 349mg | 268mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 369mg |
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| Zinc | 2.08mg | 2.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3787IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1137µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 13.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 76µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 24µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.037mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.922mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 2.171mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.218mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.457mg |
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| Cholesterol | 161mg | 56mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.023g | 0.85g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.218g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 1.212g |
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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
65%
286%
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)