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Mussels vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mussels and Alaska pollock

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C, however, Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B6.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 848% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37677.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~267mg

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 0% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +496.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +555.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229%

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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +279.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +88.2%
Contains more WaterWater +20.4%
~equal in Protein ~23.48g

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +656.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Alaska pollock Opinion
Calories 172kcal 111kcal Mussels
Protein 23.8g 23.48g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 1.18g Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 86mg Mussels
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 37mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 33mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 268mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Iron 6.72mg 0.56mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.06mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.57mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 267mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 419mg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 51IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 17µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 6.8mg 0.018mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 44.1µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.054mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.223mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.432mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 24µg 3.66µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Folate 76µg 3µg Mussels
Choline 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.134g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.583g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.263mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.676mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.779mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.537mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.04mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.457mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.086g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.423g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.027g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Alaska pollock
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
61%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.