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Mussels vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mussels and croaker?

  • Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin C, yet croaker is richer in vitamin B6.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 913% higher.
  • Mussels contains less saturated fat.
  • Croaker has a lower glycemic index than mussels.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried 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.
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 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
Contains more IronIron +681.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +413.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg
~equal in Sodium ~348mg

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% 7.7% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1042.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more OtherOther +73.8%
Contains more FatsFats +182.8%
~equal in Carbs ~7.54g
~equal in Water ~59.76g

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
30% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +424.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Croaker DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.1µg 913%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.08mg 292%
Selenium 89.6µg 38.8µg 92%
Iron 6.72mg 0.86mg 73%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.13mg 22%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.52mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.09mg 18%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Fats 4.48g 12.67g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.26mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.85g 3.476g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 5.32g 11%
Folate 76µg 34µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 2.917g 11%
Protein 23.8g 18.2g 11%
Phosphorus 285mg 217mg 10%
Cholesterol 56mg 84mg 9%
Copper 0.149mg 0.065mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.3mg 8%
Vitamin A 91µg 23µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.74mg 4%
Calories 172kcal 221kcal 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Potassium 268mg 340mg 2%
Sodium 369mg 348mg 1%
Magnesium 37mg 42mg 1%
Carbs 7.39g 7.54g 0%
Net carbs 7.39g 7.14g N/A
Calcium 33mg 32mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.788mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.847mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 1.48mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 1.571mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.525mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.742mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.947mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.525mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.113g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.089g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.079g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Croaker
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
41%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.626g)
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?
Croaker
Croaker contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Croaker
Croaker is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.