Mussels vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mussels and mackerel
- Mussels has more manganese, vitamin B12, selenium, iron, folate, zinc, and vitamin C; however, mackerel has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for manganese is 295% more.
- Mussels has 38 times more folate than mackerel. Mussels has 76µg of folate, while mackerel has 2µg.
- Mussels is lower in saturated fat.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index than mackerel.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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 CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +328% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +184% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.5% |
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 | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +68.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +360% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +297.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.4% |
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Protein
~23.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +590.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.02mg | 295% |
| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 19µg | 208% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 51.6µg | 69% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 1.57mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.46mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 6.85mg | 24% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 17.81g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 4.3g | 21% |
| Folate | 76µg | 2µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.94mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 4.176g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 7.006g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 97mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.159mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 83mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 75mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.094mg | 6% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 262kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 54µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 401mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.412mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.99mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 278mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 23.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.106g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.326g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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.