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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +202.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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
265%
90%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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.