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Fish soup vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fish soup and mussels different?

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and folate than fish soup.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 971% higher.
  • Fish soup has less cholesterol.

Soup, stock, fish, home-prepared and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 0.9% 13% 0.38% 19% 1.6% 24% 20% 6.8% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +428.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.1%
Contains more IronIron +67100%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +4350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +408.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12976.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8860%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0.67% 3.4% 0% 8.3% 18% 22% 20% 8.5% 86% 0% 1.5% 3.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3378.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 97%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 96.6 g
Other: 0.33 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 WaterWater +58%
Contains more ProteinProtein +953.1%
Contains more FatsFats +453.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +863.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 41% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 g
28% 33% 39%
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 -76.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +329.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +778.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish soup Mussels
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish soup Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 24µg 971%
Manganese 0.052mg 6.8mg 293%
Selenium 1µg 89.6µg 161%
Iron 0.01mg 6.72mg 84%
Protein 2.26g 23.8g 43%
Phosphorus 56mg 285mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.42mg 26%
Zinc 0.06mg 2.67mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.3mg 22%
Folate 2µg 76µg 19%
Cholesterol 1mg 56mg 18%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 13.6mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.329mg 0.95mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.186mg 3mg 11%
Copper 0.058mg 0.149mg 10%
Vitamin A 2µg 91µg 10%
Sodium 156mg 369mg 9%
Calories 16kcal 172kcal 8%
Magnesium 7mg 37mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 1.212g 7%
Fats 0.81g 4.48g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.1mg 5%
Potassium 144mg 268mg 4%
Calcium 3mg 33mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.203g 0.85g 3%
Carbs 0g 7.39g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.236g 1.014g 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Choline 7mg 1%
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 0.035g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish soup Mussels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Fish soup
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fish soup
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish soup
Fish soup contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish soup
Fish soup is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Fish soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172885/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.