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.
- Butterfish has a lower glycemic index than mussels.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35689.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1211.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +347.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +329.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.15g
~equal in
Water
~66.83g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1.83µg | 924% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.019mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 46.8µg | 78% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.64mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.346mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.192mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 5.769mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.99mg | 15% |
| Folate | 76µg | 17µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.146mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 114mg | 11% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 10.28g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 83mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.069mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 33µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 481mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 308mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 22.15g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.865mg | 2% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 187kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | N/A |
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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
265%
44%
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)