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Mussels vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mussels and Drum fish

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Drum fish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 904% more than Drum fish.
  • Drum fish has 8 times less Manganese than Mussels. Mussels has 6.8mg of Manganese, while Drum fish has 0.897mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, 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.
Contains more Iron +484.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Zinc +214.1%
Contains more Manganese +658.1%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.7%
Contains less Sodium -74%
Contains more Copper +99.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Contains more Iron +484.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Zinc +214.1%
Contains more Manganese +658.1%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.7%
Contains less Sodium -74%
Contains more Copper +99.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +939%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.862
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +939%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.862
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1172%
Contains more Fats +41.1%
Contains more Water +16%
Equal in Protein - 22.49
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
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1172%
Contains more Fats +41.1%
Contains more Water +16%
Equal in Protein - 22.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.479 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Drum fish Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 22.49g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 6.32g Drum fish
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 153kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 77mg Drum fish
Iron 6.72mg 1.15mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Drum fish
Phosphorus 285mg 231mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 353mg Drum fish
Sodium 369mg 96mg Drum fish
Zinc 2.67mg 0.85mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.297mg Drum fish
Manganese 6.8mg 0.897mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 196IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 59µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.081mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.207mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.862mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.865mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.346mg Drum fish
Folate 76µg 17µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.31µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.252mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.986mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.036mg
Leucine 1.676mg 1.828mg Drum fish
Lysine 1.779mg 2.065mg Drum fish
Methionine 0.537mg 0.666mg Drum fish
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.878mg Drum fish
Valine 1.04mg 1.159mg Drum fish
Histidine 0.457mg 0.662mg Drum fish
Cholesterol 56mg 82mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.434g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.368g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.185g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 2.807g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.479g Drum fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Drum fish
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
48%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.584g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Drum fish
Drum fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.