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Mussels vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mussels and Eel

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Copper, while Eel has more Vitamin A.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 880% higher.
  • Eel contains 170 times less Manganese than Mussels. Mussels contains 6.8mg of Manganese, while Eel contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mussels is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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%
Eel
Eel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.9%
Contains more IronIron +950%
Contains more CopperCopper +413.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +979.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~277mg

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%
Eel
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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 6% 227% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +730.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.6%
~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
Eel
Eel
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24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +52.2%
Contains more FatsFats +233.7%
~equal in Protein ~23.65g
~equal in Water ~59.31g

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
Eel
Eel
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22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +809.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.214g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Eel
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 Eel Opinion
Calories 172kcal 236kcal Eel
Protein 23.8g 23.65g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 14.95g Eel
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1.8mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 161mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Mussels
Calcium 33mg 26mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 349mg Eel
Iron 6.72mg 0.64mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.029mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 2.08mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 277mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 65mg Eel
Vitamin A 304IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A 91µg 1137µg Eel
Manganese 6.8mg 0.04mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 8.3µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.183mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.051mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.28mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.077mg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.89µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 17µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 3.023g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.214g Eel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.265mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.676mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 1.779mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.537mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 1.04mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.457mg 0.696mg Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.108g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.081g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.095g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Eel
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
60%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.173g)
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?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eel
Eel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel 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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.