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Mussels vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mussels and duck meat

  • Duck meat has less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 988% more than duck meat.
  • Duck meat has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.4%
Contains more IronIron +148.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35689.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +348%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more OtherOther +287.8%
Contains more FatsFats +532.8%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1172.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Duck meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.3µg 988%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.019mg 295%
Selenium 89.6µg 20µg 127%
Iron 6.72mg 2.7mg 50%
Saturated fat 0.85g 9.67g 40%
Fats 4.48g 28.35g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 12.9g 30%
Phosphorus 285mg 156mg 18%
Folate 76µg 6µg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 3.65g 16%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Sodium 369mg 59mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.269mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.825mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.174mg 11%
Protein 23.8g 18.99g 10%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Cholesterol 56mg 84mg 9%
Copper 0.149mg 0.227mg 9%
Calories 172kcal 337kcal 8%
Zinc 2.67mg 1.86mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.18mg 6%
Magnesium 37mg 16mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Vitamin A 91µg 63µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 1.098mg 3%
Carbs 7.39g 0g 2%
Potassium 268mg 204mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.462mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.