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Game raw vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are game raw and mussels different?

  • Game raw is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 737% higher.
  • Game raw contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than mussels. While game raw contains 0.37mg of vitamin B6, mussels contains only 0.1mg.
  • Game raw has less sodium.
  • Game raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than mussels (50).

Game meat, deer, raw 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 16% 1.5% 28% 128% 84% 57% 87% 6.7% 5.3% 53%
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 PotassiumPotassium +18.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +560%
Contains more IronIron +97.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16485.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +823.7%

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% 0% 4% 0% 55% 111% 119% 0% 85% 789% 2.8% 3% 0%
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 Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +280.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 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 +20.3%
Contains more FatsFats +85.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +202.9%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 32% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.95 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.47 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 -10.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game raw Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.31µg 24µg 737%
Manganese 0.041mg 6.8mg 294%
Selenium 9.7µg 89.6µg 145%
Iron 3.4mg 6.72mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.1mg 21%
Vitamin B3 6.37mg 3mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 19%
Folate 4µg 76µg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 15%
Sodium 51mg 369mg 14%
Copper 0.253mg 0.149mg 12%
Phosphorus 202mg 285mg 12%
Cholesterol 85mg 56mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.3mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g 1.212g 5%
Zinc 2.09mg 2.67mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.48mg 0.42mg 5%
Calories 120kcal 172kcal 3%
Calcium 5mg 33mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 37mg 3%
Fats 2.42g 4.48g 3%
Protein 22.96g 23.8g 2%
Carbs 0g 7.39g 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 318mg 268mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.67g 1.014g 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.39g N/A
Saturated fat 0.95g 0.85g 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.08mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.908mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.951mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 2.006mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.566mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.073mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 1.135mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Game raw Mussels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
90%
Game raw
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Game raw
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Game raw
Game raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Game raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.