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Halibut raw vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Halibut raw and Mussels

  • Halibut raw has more Vitamin B6, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 958% more than Halibut raw.
  • Halibut raw has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Mussels. While Halibut raw has 0.42mg of Vitamin B6, Mussels has only 0.1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw 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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
1
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8
Mussels
Mussels
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +918.2%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Zinc +567.5%
Contains more Copper +396.7%
Contains more Manganese +56566.7%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Equal in Potassium - 268
Halibut raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +918.2%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Zinc +567.5%
Contains more Copper +396.7%
Contains more Manganese +56566.7%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Equal in Potassium - 268

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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
4
:
8
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +546.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2300%
Halibut raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
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 +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +546.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
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3
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Fats +208.9%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +109.2%
Halibut raw
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 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 Fats +208.9%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +109.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
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1
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +726.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +726.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 14.37g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 13.84g 4.48g Halibut raw
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 186kcal 172kcal Halibut raw
Calcium 3mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.66mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 26mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 164mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 268mg
Sodium 80mg 369mg Halibut raw
Zinc 0.4mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.03mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.012mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 36.5µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 47IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.1mg Halibut raw
Folate 1µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 1µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.63mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.662mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.168mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.32mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.425mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.74mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.423mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 46mg 56mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 2.419g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.276g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.044g Halibut raw
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 1.014g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 1.212g Halibut raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
95%
Halibut raw
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

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 - 1.569g)
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?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.