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Mussels vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mussels and catfish

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, vitamin C, and copper in mussels is higher than in catfish.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 884% more than catfish.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of catfish is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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 16% 2.7% 32% 11% 13% 16% 106% 16% 2.3% 54%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +2300%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37677.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +805.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.8%

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% 30% 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% 0.33% 19% 4.5% 6% 23% 48% 49% 41% 348% 6.3% 9% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +763.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77%

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
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1235.7%
Contains more FatsFats +60.5%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%

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
26% 51% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.354 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +207.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Catfish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.78µg 884%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.018mg 295%
Selenium 89.6µg 9.9µg 145%
Iron 6.72mg 0.28mg 81%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.1mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.024mg 23%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.58mg 19%
Folate 76µg 12µg 16%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Choline 78.7mg 14%
Copper 0.149mg 0.039mg 12%
Protein 23.8g 18.44g 11%
Sodium 369mg 119mg 11%
Vitamin A 91µg 1µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.177mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.97mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 3.115g 5%
Phosphorus 285mg 247mg 5%
Fats 4.48g 7.19g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.811mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.548mg 3%
Potassium 268mg 366mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 23mg 3%
Cholesterol 56mg 66mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.85g 1.586g 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Calcium 33mg 9mg 2%
Carbs 7.39g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.354g 1%
Calories 172kcal 144kcal 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.063g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.833mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.82mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 1.396mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 1.677mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.539mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.735mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.894mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.404mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.069g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Catfish
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
265%
Mussels
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.736g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.