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Mussels vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mussels and Halibut

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C, while Halibut has more Vitamin B6.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 960% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +725%
Contains more Iron +690.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +423.5%
Contains more Copper +292.1%
Contains more Manganese +45233.3%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
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% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +690.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +423.5%
Contains more Copper +292.1%
Contains more Manganese +45233.3%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%

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 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +307.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +385%
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% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +307.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +385%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Fats +296%
Equal in Water - 61.88
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
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Fats +296%
Equal in Water - 61.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +959.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.6%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +959.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Halibut
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 Halibut Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 18.42g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 17.74g Halibut
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 33mg 4mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.85mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 33mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 210mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 344mg Halibut
Sodium 369mg 103mg Halibut
Zinc 2.67mg 0.51mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.038mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.015mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 60IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 18µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.073mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.103mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.923mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.288mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 76µg 1µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.96µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.206mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.808mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.849mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.497mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.692mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.545mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.719mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.949mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.542mg Halibut
Cholesterol 56mg 59mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 3.102g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.504g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.753g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Halibut
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
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.252g)
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?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.