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Flatfish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Flatfish and Mussels

  • Mussels is richer than Flatfish in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 945% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 7.5% 17% 8.6% 7.7% 11% 132% 47% 2.2% 178%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more IronIron +2821.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +547.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +584.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +174.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg
~equal in Sodium ~369mg

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% 2.2% 15% 105% 6.5% 5.8% 24% 14% 27% 164% 0.25% 4.5% 44%
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% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +721.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1580%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1732.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 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 +32.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.2%
Contains more FatsFats +89%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +148.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.459 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 -36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Mussels Opinion
Calories 86kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 15.24g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 2.37g 4.48g Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 56mg
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Magnesium 22mg 37mg Mussels
Calcium 25mg 33mg Mussels
Potassium 197mg 268mg Mussels
Iron 0.23mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.023mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 0.39mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 309mg 285mg Flatfish
Sodium 363mg 369mg Flatfish
Vitamin A 37IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 12µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Manganese 0.017mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 32.6µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.1mg Flatfish
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Folate 6µg 76µg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.014g Mussels
Choline 79.9mg Flatfish
Saturated Fat 0.542g 0.85g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.719mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.754mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.335mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.561mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.56mg 0.537mg Flatfish
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.8mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.374mg 0.457mg Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.044g Mussels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flatfish 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
32%
Flatfish
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
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 contains less Sodium?
Flatfish
Flatfish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.308g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Flatfish
Flatfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (56 mg)
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.

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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.