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Mullet fish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mullet fish and Mussels

  • Mullet fish has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 990% higher.
  • Mussels contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Mullet fish. Mullet fish contains 0.49mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels contains 0.1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mullet, striped, 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 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 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 PotassiumPotassium +70.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more IronIron +376.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg
~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 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +390%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9500%
Contains more FolateFolate +660%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.95mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 +15.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g
~equal in Fats ~4.48g
~equal in Other ~3.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mullet fish Mussels Opinion
Calories 150kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 24.81g 23.8g Mullet fish
Fats 4.86g 4.48g Mullet fish
Vitamin C 1.2mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 63mg 56mg Mussels
Magnesium 33mg 37mg Mussels
Calcium 31mg 33mg Mussels
Potassium 458mg 268mg Mullet fish
Iron 1.41mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.141mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 0.88mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 244mg 285mg Mussels
Sodium 71mg 369mg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 141IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 42µg 91µg Mussels
Manganese 0.022mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 10µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.85g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g 1.014g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.267mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.088mg 1.025mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.143mg 1.036mg Mullet fish
Leucine 2.016mg 1.676mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.278mg 1.779mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.734mg 0.537mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.853mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.278mg 1.04mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.73mg 0.457mg Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.044g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mullet 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
29%
Mullet fish
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.581g)
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?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mullet fish
Mullet 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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.