Mussels vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mussels and salmon
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, and copper; however, salmon has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 883% more.
- Mussels has 425 times more manganese than salmon. Mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, while salmon has 0.016mg.
- Salmon is lower in sodium.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index than salmon.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1876.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +520.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +267.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +757.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +547% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +297.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +175.7% |
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Protein
~22.1g
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Water
~64.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +312.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 2.8µg | 883% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.016mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 41.4µg | 88% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.34mg | 80% |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.647mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 8.045mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.135mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 4.553g | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.43mg | 20% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 369mg | 61mg | 13% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 12.35g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.049mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 3.7mg | 11% |
| Folate | 76µg | 34µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 1.475mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 4.181g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 2.397g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 252mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 384mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 22.1g | 3% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 206kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 69µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 1.457g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.17g | N/A |
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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%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.547g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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