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Mussels vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mussels and Crayfish

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C, while Crayfish has more Copper.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 910% higher.
  • Crayfish contains 15 times less Vitamin C than Mussels. Mussels contains 13.6mg of Vitamin C, while Crayfish contains 0.9mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Crayfish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist 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 24% 18% 26% 31% 228% 48% 116% 12% 68% 200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more IronIron +709.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1202.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +359.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~270mg

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% 18% 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 3% 3% 30% 0% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 269% 0.25% 33% 44%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1411.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +508%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1016.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
17% 79% 3%
Protein: 16.77 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.37 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.9%
Contains more FatsFats +273.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +19.5%
Contains more WaterWater +29.8%

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
23% 31% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.244 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +315.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Crayfish Opinion
Calories 172kcal 82kcal Mussels
Protein 23.8g 16.77g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 1.2g Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.9mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 133mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 33mg Mussels
Calcium 33mg 60mg Crayfish
Potassium 268mg 296mg Crayfish
Iron 6.72mg 0.83mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.685mg Crayfish
Zinc 2.67mg 1.76mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 270mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 94mg Crayfish
Vitamin A 304IU 50IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 15µg Mussels
Vitamin E 1.5mg Crayfish
Manganese 6.8mg 0.522mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 36.7µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.05mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.085mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.28mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.58mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.076mg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.15µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Crayfish
Folate 76µg 44µg Mussels
Choline 80.9mg Crayfish
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.181g Crayfish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.244g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.367g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.234mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.676mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.811mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.329mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.457mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.472mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.706mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.786mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.341mg Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.119g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.047g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Crayfish
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
264%
Mussels
39%
Crayfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
77%
Crayfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Crayfish
Crayfish is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Crayfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174207/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.