Mussels vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mussels and halibut raw
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, and phosphorus; however, halibut raw is higher in vitamin B6.
- Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12 958% more than halibut raw.
- Mussels has 567 times more Manganese than halibut raw. While mussels has 6.8mg of Manganese, halibut raw has only 0.012mg.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw.
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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 | +42.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +918.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +396.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +567.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56566.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +145.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.3% |
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 | +546.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +320% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Protein:
14.37 g
Fats:
13.84 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +208.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.367 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +726.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 186kcal |
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| Protein | 23.8g | 14.37g |
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| Fats | 4.48g | 13.84g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 46mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1097IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 268mg | |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU | 47IU |
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| Vitamin A | 91µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.73mg |
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| Vitamin D | 27.4µg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 36.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 61.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g | 2.419g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g | 8.378g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 1.367g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.63mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.662mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.168mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.32mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.425mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.561mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.74mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.423mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.526g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.393g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.089g |
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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
264%
90%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
37%
Comparison summary
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 - 1.569g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.