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Mussels vs. Haddock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mussels and Haddock different?

  • Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin C, however, Haddock is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 911% higher.

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, haddock, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +3100%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Zinc +567.5%
Contains more Copper +473.1%
Contains more Manganese +52207.7%
Contains more Selenium +182.6%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
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 5% 8% 19% 120% 31% 35% 11% 9% 2% 173%
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +3100%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Zinc +567.5%
Contains more Copper +473.1%
Contains more Manganese +52207.7%
Contains more Selenium +182.6%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278

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 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1026.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227%
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 4% 11% 18% 0% 6% 16% 78% 30% 76% 10% 267% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1026.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +714.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.3%
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
20% 80%
Protein: 19.99 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +714.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1270.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
29% 19% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.204 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1270.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Haddock Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 19.99g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.55g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 90kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 14mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.21mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 278mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 351mg Haddock
Sodium 369mg 261mg Haddock
Zinc 2.67mg 0.4mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.026mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.013mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 31.7µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 62IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 21µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.55mg Haddock
Vitamin D 23IU Haddock
Vitamin D 0.6µg Haddock
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.023mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.069mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.119mg Haddock
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.494mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.327mg Haddock
Folate 76µg 13µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.13µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Haddock
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.26mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 1.015mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.067mg Haddock
Leucine 1.676mg 1.882mg Haddock
Lysine 1.779mg 2.126mg Haddock
Methionine 0.537mg 0.686mg Haddock
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.904mg Haddock
Valine 1.04mg 1.193mg Haddock
Histidine 0.457mg 0.682mg Haddock
Cholesterol 56mg 66mg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.005g Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.111g Haddock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.109g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.051g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.006g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.074g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.204g Mussels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Haddock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Haddock
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
43%
Haddock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
41%
Haddock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Haddock
Haddock contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Haddock
Haddock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.739g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Haddock
Haddock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Haddock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174198/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.