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Mussels vs. Game raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mussels and game raw different?

  • Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin C, and phosphorus; however, game raw is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 737% higher.
  • Game raw has less sodium.
  • Game raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than mussels (50).

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Game meat, deer, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 28% 128% 84% 57% 87% 6.7% 5.3% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +560%
Contains more IronIron +97.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16485.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +823.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4% 0% 55% 111% 119% 0% 85% 789% 2.8% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +280.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +85.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +202.9%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%
~equal in Protein ~22.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.95 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.47 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.9%

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 raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Game raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 6.31µg 737%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.041mg 294%
Selenium 89.6µg 9.7µg 145%
Iron 6.72mg 3.4mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.37mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3mg 6.37mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 19%
Folate 76µg 4µg 18%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Sodium 369mg 51mg 14%
Copper 0.149mg 0.253mg 12%
Phosphorus 285mg 202mg 12%
Cholesterol 56mg 85mg 10%
Vitamin A 91µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.22mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.47g 5%
Zinc 2.67mg 2.09mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.48mg 5%
Calories 172kcal 120kcal 3%
Calcium 33mg 5mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 23mg 3%
Fats 4.48g 2.42g 3%
Protein 23.8g 22.96g 2%
Carbs 7.39g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 268mg 318mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.67g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.95g 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 1.08mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.908mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 1.951mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 2.006mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.566mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.937mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 1.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 1.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Game raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
265%
Mussels
90%
Game raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
47%
Game raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Game raw
Game raw is cheaper (difference - $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.

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.