Mussels vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mussels and Butterfish?
- Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Butterfish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 924% higher.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+17.9%
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Iron
+950%
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Magnesium
+15.6%
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Zinc
+169.7%
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Copper
+115.9%
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Manganese
+35689.5%
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Selenium
+91.5%
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Potassium
+79.5%
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Sodium
-69.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 308
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Calcium
+17.9%
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Iron
+950%
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Magnesium
+15.6%
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Zinc
+169.7%
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Copper
+115.9%
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Manganese
+35689.5%
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Selenium
+91.5%
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Potassium
+79.5%
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Sodium
-69.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 308
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.
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Vitamin A
+178.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+105.5%
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Vitamin B2
+118.8%
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Folate
+347.1%
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Vitamin B12
+1211.5%
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Vitamin B3
+92.3%
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Vitamin B6
+246%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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Vitamin A
+178.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+105.5%
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Vitamin B2
+118.8%
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Folate
+347.1%
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Vitamin B12
+1211.5%
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Vitamin B3
+92.3%
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Vitamin B6
+246%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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Other
+329.7%
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Fats
+129.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Equal in Water - 66.83
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
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+329.7%
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Fats
+129.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Equal in Water - 66.83
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g |
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| Protein | 23.8g | 22.15g |
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| Fats | 4.48g | 10.28g |
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| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g |
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| Calories | 172kcal | 187kcal |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 308mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg | 114mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.99mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.069mg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU | 109IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 91µg | 33µg |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 5.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.346mg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1.83µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.971mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.021mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.801mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.035mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.656mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.865mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.652mg |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 83mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g |
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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
286%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)