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Mussels vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mussels and Bluefish

  • Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C, yet Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 741% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry 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 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 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +983.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25085.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~291mg

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% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +285.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +364%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.955mg
~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
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +21.4%
Contains more OtherOther +95.9%
~equal in Protein ~25.69g
~equal in Water ~62.64g

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
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Bluefish Opinion
Calories 172kcal 159kcal Mussels
Protein 23.8g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 4.48g 5.44g Bluefish
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 76mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Bluefish
Calcium 33mg 9mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 477mg Bluefish
Iron 6.72mg 0.62mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.068mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 1.04mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 291mg Bluefish
Sodium 369mg 77mg Bluefish
Vitamin A 304IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 91µg 138µg Bluefish
Manganese 6.8mg 0.027mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.067mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.097mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 24µg 6.22µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 2µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.172g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.358g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.025mg 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 1.676mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 1.779mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.537mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 1.04mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.457mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.079g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Bluefish
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
88%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.322g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish
Bluefish 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 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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.