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Ling fish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ling fish and Mussels

  • Ling fish has more Vitamin B6, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 973% more than Ling fish.
  • Ling fish has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Mussels. While Ling fish has 0.351mg of Vitamin B6, Mussels has only 0.1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, ling, 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 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
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 +118.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.1%
Contains more IronIron +709.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +167%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17794.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.149mg

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% 6.9% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 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% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3592.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 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 +20.8%
Contains more FatsFats +446.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +234.7%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ling fish Mussels
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ling fish Mussels Opinion
Calories 111kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 24.35g 23.8g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 4.48g Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 51mg 56mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 37mg Ling fish
Calcium 44mg 33mg Ling fish
Potassium 486mg 268mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.141mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 1mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 254mg 285mg Mussels
Sodium 173mg 369mg Ling fish
Vitamin A 115IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 35µg 91µg Mussels
Manganese 0.038mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.1mg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 8µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g Ling fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.267mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 1.025mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.036mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.676mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 1.779mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.537mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.853mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 1.04mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.457mg Ling fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ling fish 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
26%
Ling fish
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling 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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling 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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.