Fish sauce vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fish sauce and mussels
- Fish sauce is richer in magnesium and vitamin B6, yet mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 980% higher.
- Fish sauce contains 21 times more sodium than mussels. Fish sauce contains 7851mg of sodium, while mussels contains 369mg.
- Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index than mussels.
Food types used in this article are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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 | +373% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +761.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +198% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1235% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3971.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2818.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +884.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +296% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2620% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +636.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +705.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +49% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +535.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +370.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40300% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 24µg | 980% |
| Sodium | 7851mg | 369mg | 325% |
| Manganese | 0.233mg | 6.8mg | 286% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 89.6µg | 146% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 6.72mg | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 285mg | 40% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 23.8g | 37% |
| Magnesium | 175mg | 37mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.42mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.3mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.1mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2.67mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 0.95mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.149mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 1.212g | 8% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 4.48g | 7% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 172kcal | 7% |
| Folate | 51µg | 76µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.003g | 0.85g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 1.014g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 288mg | 268mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.64g | 7.39g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 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 | 0.001g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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
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265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 7482mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.847g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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