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Mussels vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mussels and Abalone

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin C, while Abalone has more Vitamin B5.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 971% higher.
  • Abalone contains 97 times less Manganese than Mussels. Mussels contains 6.8mg of Manganese, while Abalone contains 0.07mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mussels is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried.

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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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 11% 25% 143% 76% 26% 93% 77% 9.1% 283%
Contains more IronIron +76.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +181.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9614.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +53%
~equal in Potassium ~284mg

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 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 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 6% 0.3% 0% 0% 55% 30% 36% 172% 35% 86% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5980%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3378.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.2%
Contains more OtherOther +30.3%
Contains more FatsFats +51.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.5%
~equal in Water ~60.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +170.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Abalone Opinion
Calories 172kcal 189kcal Abalone
Protein 23.8g 19.63g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 6.78g Abalone
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1.8mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 11.05g Abalone
Carbs 7.39g 11.05g Abalone
Cholesterol 56mg 94mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 56mg Abalone
Calcium 33mg 37mg Abalone
Potassium 268mg 284mg Abalone
Iron 6.72mg 3.8mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.228mg Abalone
Zinc 2.67mg 0.95mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 217mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 591mg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 5IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 2µg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.07mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 51.8µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.22mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.13mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.9mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 2.87mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.15mg Abalone
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.69µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 14µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.646g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 2.741g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.676g Abalone
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.224mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.838mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.854mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.386mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.433mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.441mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.715mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.86mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.378mg Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.054g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.046g Abalone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Abalone
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
264%
Mussels
33%
Abalone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
78%
Abalone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.796g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Abalone
Abalone is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients
  2. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/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.