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Mussels vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mussels and Mackerel

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin C, however, Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Mackerel.
  • Mussels has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 Iron +380%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +142.7%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains more Potassium +94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +142.7%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains more Potassium +94%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Folate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Folate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.2%
Contains more Fats +460.3%
Contains more Other +321.4%
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% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.2%
Contains more Fats +460.3%
Contains more Other +321.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +720.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +412.4%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +720.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +412.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 18.5g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Calcium 33mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 6.72mg 1.4mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 285mg 254mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 369mg 4450mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 1.1mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.1mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 73.4µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 157IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 47µg Mussels
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.02mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.19mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 76µg 15µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 12µg Mussels
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 95mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 7.148g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
286%
Mussels
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 4081mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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.
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.