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Mussels vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mussels and Grouper fish?

  • Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Grouper fish is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 971% more.
  • Mussels has 567 times more Manganese than Grouper fish. While Mussels has 6.8mg of Manganese, Grouper fish has only 0.012mg.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types 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 Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +489.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.3%
Contains more Zinc +423.5%
Contains more Copper +231.1%
Contains more Manganese +56566.7%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
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 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +489.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.3%
Contains more Zinc +423.5%
Contains more Copper +231.1%
Contains more Manganese +56566.7%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 37

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 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +687.4%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
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% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +687.4%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +244.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +536%
Contains more Water +20%
Equal in Protein - 24.84
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
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Fats +244.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +536%
Contains more Water +20%
Equal in Protein - 24.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Grouper fish Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 24.84g Grouper fish
Fats 4.48g 1.3g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 118kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 21mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 1.14mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 37mg
Phosphorus 285mg 143mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 475mg Grouper fish
Sodium 369mg 53mg Grouper fish
Zinc 2.67mg 0.51mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.045mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.012mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 165IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 50µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.081mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.006mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.381mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.87mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.35mg Grouper fish
Folate 76µg 10µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.69µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.278mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.025mg 1.089mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.145mg Grouper fish
Leucine 1.676mg 2.019mg Grouper fish
Lysine 1.779mg 2.282mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.537mg 0.735mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.97mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.04mg 1.28mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.457mg 0.731mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 56mg 47mg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.299g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.213g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.035g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.017g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.268g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.403g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Grouper fish
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
22%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

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?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish 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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.