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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 of 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.

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 Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +918.2%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Zinc +567.5%
Contains more Copper +396.7%
Contains more Manganese +56566.7%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Equal in Potassium - 268
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 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +918.2%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Zinc +567.5%
Contains more Copper +396.7%
Contains more Manganese +56566.7%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Equal in Potassium - 268

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 +546.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
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 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +546.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +109.2%
Contains more Fats +208.9%
Contains more Water +14.9%
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
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +109.2%
Contains more Fats +208.9%
Contains more Water +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +726.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.8%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +726.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Mussels Halibut raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Halibut raw Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 14.37g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 13.84g Halibut raw
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 186kcal Halibut raw
Calcium 33mg 3mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.66mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 164mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 268mg
Sodium 369mg 80mg Halibut raw
Zinc 2.67mg 0.4mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.03mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.012mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 36.5µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 47IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 14µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.06mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.08mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.5mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.25mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.42mg Halibut raw
Folate 76µg 1µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 1µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.161mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.63mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.662mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.168mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.32mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.425mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.561mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.74mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.423mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 46mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 0.85g 2.419g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.393g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.526g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.089g Halibut raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 8.378g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.367g Halibut raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Halibut raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
95%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.569g)
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 raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $2)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.