Mussels vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Mussels and Sardine
- Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C, however, Sardine is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 628% more than Sardine.
- Mussels has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 IronIron | +130.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6196.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1057.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +181.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +168.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.8% |
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Protein
~24.62g
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Water
~59.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +281.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +324.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 208kcal |
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| Protein | 23.8g | 24.62g |
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| Fats | 4.48g | 11.45g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 142mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 382mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 6.72mg | 2.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.186mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 490mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg | 307mg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU | 108IU |
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| Vitamin A | 91µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.108mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 52.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 5.245mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 8.94µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g | 1.528g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 5.148g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.725mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.509g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g |
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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%
124%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
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 - 0.678g)
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.