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Mussels vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mussels and Game

  • Mussels has more Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Game is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Mussels covers your daily Manganese needs 295% more than Game.
  • Game contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted.

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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.
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Game
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +32.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +30809.1%
Contains more Selenium +594.6%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Copper +43%
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 2% 158% 20% 90% 33% 8% 46% 71% 3% 71%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +32.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +30809.1%
Contains more Selenium +594.6%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Copper +43%

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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Game
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 65% 169% 0% 0% 0% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Fats +67.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Equal in Water - 65.9
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
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Fats +67.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Equal in Water - 65.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
44% 29% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.58 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Game
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 Game Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 29.45g Game
Fats 4.48g 2.67g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 150kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 4mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 4.2mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 28mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 210mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 372mg Game
Sodium 369mg 54mg Game
Zinc 2.67mg 1.68mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.213mg Game
Manganese 6.8mg 0.022mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 12.9µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 0IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.26mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.73mg Game
Vitamin B3 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 9µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 1.362mg Game
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.126mg Game
Leucine 1.676mg 2.489mg Game
Lysine 1.779mg 2.462mg Game
Methionine 0.537mg 0.838mg Game
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 1.166mg Game
Valine 1.04mg 1.31mg Game
Histidine 0.457mg 1.401mg Game
Cholesterol 56mg 126mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.97g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.63g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.58g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mussels Game
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
286%
Mussels
20%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
50%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
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?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game
Game is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game 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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.