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Bass vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bass and Mussels

  • Bass has more Vitamin B6, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 816% more than Bass.
  • Bass has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Mussels. While Bass has 0.346mg of Vitamin B6, Mussels has only 0.1mg.
  • Mussels has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, bass, striped, 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.
Bass
3
:
Contains more Magnesium +37.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Zinc +423.5%
Contains more Copper +272.5%
Contains more Manganese +35689.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Magnesium +37.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Zinc +423.5%
Contains more Copper +272.5%
Contains more Manganese +35689.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%

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.
Bass
1
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246%
Contains more Vitamin A +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1035.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +444.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246%
Contains more Vitamin A +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1035.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +444.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bass
1
:
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Fats +49.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +245.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 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 Water +20%
Contains more Fats +49.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +245.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bass
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.6%
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bass Mussels
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Bass Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 22.73g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 2.99g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 124kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 19mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 1.08mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 51mg 37mg Bass
Phosphorus 254mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 328mg 268mg Bass
Sodium 88mg 369mg Bass
Zinc 0.51mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.04mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.019mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 104IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.1mg Bass
Folate 10µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 4.41µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.997mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.047mg 1.036mg Bass
Leucine 1.848mg 1.676mg Bass
Lysine 2.088mg 1.779mg Bass
Methionine 0.673mg 0.537mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.887mg 0.853mg Bass
Valine 1.171mg 1.04mg Bass
Histidine 0.669mg 0.457mg Bass
Cholesterol 103mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.65g 0.85g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.75g 0.506g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.846g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.005g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bass Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Bass
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Bass
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bass
Bass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass 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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.