Mussels vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mussels and chicken fingers?
- Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 993% higher.
- Mussels has 30 times more manganese than chicken fingers. Mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, while chicken fingers have 0.228mg.
- Mussels contains less sodium.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, chicken tenders 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 | +32.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +820.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +276.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2882.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +412% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.2% |
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 | +1136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +326% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.16µg | 993% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.228mg | 286% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 17.5µg | 131% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.73mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 8.217mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 5.783g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.426mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.179mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.71mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 769mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.11mg | 16% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 13.95g | 15% |
| Folate | 76µg | 19µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 1.1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 4.83g | 10% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 19.22g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.069mg | 9% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 2.493g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 1.244mg | 6% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 271kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 373mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 48mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 17.25g | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 282mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +211.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +133.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +376.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +377.1% |
