Mackerel vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mackerel and mussels
- Mackerel has more vitamin B6; however, mussels is higher in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin C.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 500% more than mackerel.
- Mussels contains 12 times less sodium than mackerel. Mackerel contains 4450mg of sodium, while mussels contains 369mg.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94% |
| Contains more IronIron | +380% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +93.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +406.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +460.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +321.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +720.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +412.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 24µg | 500% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 369mg | 177% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 126% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 6.72mg | 67% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 1.212g | 33% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 4.48g | 32% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 89.6µg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 0.85g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.3mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.42mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 1.014g | 18% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 76µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.67mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 56mg | 13% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 23.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 172kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 268mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 91µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 285mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.044g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 4081mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.