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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.

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.
Mussels
Mussels
7
:
3
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Iron +681.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +413.5%
Contains more Copper +129.2%
Contains more Manganese +8400%
Contains more Selenium +130.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Sodium - 348
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Contains more Iron +681.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +413.5%
Contains more Copper +129.2%
Contains more Manganese +8400%
Contains more Selenium +130.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Sodium - 348

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.
Mussels
Mussels
7
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Vitamin A +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Folate +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Mussels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Folate +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mussels
Mussels
3
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Other +73.8%
Contains more Fats +182.8%
Equal in Carbs - 7.54
Equal in Water - 59.76
Mussels
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
Croaker
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 Protein +30.8%
Contains more Other +73.8%
Contains more Fats +182.8%
Equal in Carbs - 7.54
Equal in Water - 59.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mussels
Mussels
1
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.7%
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 7.14g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 18.2g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 12.67g Croaker
Carbs 7.39g 7.54g Croaker
Calories 172kcal 221kcal Croaker
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Calcium 33mg 32mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.86mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Croaker
Phosphorus 285mg 217mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 340mg Croaker
Sodium 369mg 348mg Croaker
Zinc 2.67mg 0.52mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.065mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.08mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 38.8µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 75IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 23µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.09mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.13mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.3mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.74mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.26mg Croaker
Folate 76µg 34µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.1µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.208mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.788mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.847mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.48mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.571mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.525mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.742mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.947mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.525mg Croaker
Cholesterol 56mg 84mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 3.476g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.089g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.113g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.079g Croaker
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 2.917g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Croaker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
286%
Mussels
44%
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.