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Mussels vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mussels and cod

  • Cod contains less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B5 than mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 956% higher.
  • Cod contains 340 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels contains 6.8mg of manganese, while cod contains 0.02mg.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cod is 0, while the glycemic index of mussels is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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%
Cod
Cod
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 4.2% 22% 18% 12% 16% 59% 10% 2.6% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.7%
Contains more IronIron +1271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +313.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.9%
~equal in Potassium ~244mg

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%
Cod
Cod
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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 3.3% 4.7% 16% 18% 22% 18% 47% 11% 65% 131% 0.25% 6% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +431.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +427.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2185.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183%

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
Cod
Cod
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23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +420.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +715.4%
Contains more WaterWater +24.2%
~equal in Protein ~22.83g

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
Cod
Cod
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29% 21% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.168 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.292 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +717.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 1.05µg 956%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.02mg 295%
Selenium 89.6µg 37.6µg 95%
Iron 6.72mg 0.49mg 78%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.079mg 26%
Phosphorus 285mg 138mg 21%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.58mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.088mg 18%
Folate 76µg 8µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.18mg 15%
Choline 83.7mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.283mg 14%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1mg 14%
Copper 0.149mg 0.036mg 13%
Sodium 369mg 78mg 13%
Vitamin A 91µg 14µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.292g 6%
Vitamin D 46IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Fats 4.48g 0.86g 6%
Vitamin E 0.81mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.168g 3%
Calories 172kcal 105kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.513mg 3%
Protein 23.8g 22.83g 2%
Calcium 33mg 14mg 2%
Carbs 7.39g 0g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.124g 2%
Potassium 268mg 244mg 1%
Magnesium 37mg 42mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 56mg 55mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.256mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 1.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.052mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 1.856mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 2.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.676mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.891mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 1.176mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.672mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.154g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Cod
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
30%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.682g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.