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.
- Crayfish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crayfish 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 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.
| 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% |
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 | +1411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +506.7% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 2.15µg | 910% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.522mg | 273% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 36.7µg | 96% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.83mg | 74% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.685mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.085mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 133mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.05mg | 21% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 23.8g | 16.77g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0.9mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 94mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5mg | 10% | |
| Folate | 76µg | 44µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.76mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 15µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.58mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.367g | 6% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 82kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 2.28mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.181g | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 270mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.244g | 2% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 296mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.329mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.786mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.341mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g | 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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crayfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crayfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Crayfish is cheaper (difference - $7)