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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.
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 27% 23% 31% 43% 99% 23% 99% 13% 117% 88%
Contains more IronIron +484.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +658.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +99.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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% 12% 0% 0% 20% 48% 54% 52% 80% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +939%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.862mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~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
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1172%
Contains more FatsFats +41.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
~equal in Protein ~22.49g

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
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.479 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +176.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 172kcal 153kcal Mussels
Protein 23.8g 22.49g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 6.32g Drum fish
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 82mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Drum fish
Calcium 33mg 77mg Drum fish
Potassium 268mg 353mg Drum fish
Iron 6.72mg 1.15mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.297mg Drum fish
Zinc 2.67mg 0.85mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 231mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 96mg Drum fish
Vitamin A 304IU 196IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 59µg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.897mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg 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
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.31µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 17µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.434g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 2.807g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.479g Drum fish
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.368g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.185g Drum fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Drum fish
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
44%
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.