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Grouper fish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Grouper fish and Mussels?

  • Grouper fish is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 971% more.
  • Grouper fish has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Mussels. While Grouper fish has 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, Mussels has only 0.1mg.

We used Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types 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.
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
2
:
7
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +489.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.3%
Contains more Zinc +423.5%
Contains more Copper +231.1%
Contains more Manganese +56566.7%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Grouper fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +489.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.3%
Contains more Zinc +423.5%
Contains more Copper +231.1%
Contains more Manganese +56566.7%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 37

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.
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
1
:
8
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +687.4%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3378.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95
Grouper fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Mussels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +687.4%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3378.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
2
:
3
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Fats +244.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +536%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Grouper fish
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Mussels
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 Water +20%
Contains more Fats +244.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +536%
Equal in Protein - 23.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
1
:
2
Mussels
Mussels
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.7%
Grouper fish
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 24.84g 23.8g Grouper fish
Fats 1.3g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 118kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 21mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 1.14mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 37mg
Phosphorus 143mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 475mg 268mg Grouper fish
Sodium 53mg 369mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.51mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.045mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.012mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 165IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.1mg Grouper fish
Folate 10µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.267mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.089mg 1.025mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.036mg Grouper fish
Leucine 2.019mg 1.676mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.282mg 1.779mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.537mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.853mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.28mg 1.04mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.731mg 0.457mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 47mg 56mg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 0.85g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Grouper fish
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.