Herring vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between herring and mussels
- Herring has more vitamin B6; however, mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin C, and zinc.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 453% more than herring.
- Mussels contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than herring. Herring contains 0.348mg of vitamin B6, while mussels contains 0.1mg.
- Herring has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, herring, Atlantic, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +124.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +376.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1842.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +152.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +167.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +82.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.7% |
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Protein
~23.8g
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Water
~61.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +372.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 24µg | 453% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 6.8mg | 294% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 89.6µg | 78% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 6.72mg | 66% |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.3mg | 16% |
| Folate | 12µg | 76µg | 16% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 13.6mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 2.67mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 369mg | 11% |
| Fats | 11.59g | 4.48g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 1.212g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 1.014g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.42mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 0.85g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 91µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 268mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.95mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.149mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 285mg | 3% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 172kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 23.03g | 23.8g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 0.044g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.765g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herring is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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