Mussels vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mussels and herring
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin C, and zinc; however, herring is higher in vitamin B6.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 453% more than herring.
- Herring contains 170 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels contains 6.8mg of manganese, while herring contains 0.04mg.
- Herring has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, 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 IronIron | +376.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +124.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
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 | +1842.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +152.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +167.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +82.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.7% |
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Protein
~23.03g
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Water
~64.16g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +372.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 13.14µg | 453% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.04mg | 294% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 46.8µg | 78% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 1.41mg | 66% |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.348mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.112mg | 16% |
| Folate | 76µg | 12µg | 16% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0.7mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.27mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 115mg | 11% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 11.59g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 2.735g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 4.79g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.299mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 2.615g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 77mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.124mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 36µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 419mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.118mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 303mg | 3% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 203kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 23.03g | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.872mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.682mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.899mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.678mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.909g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 1.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.071g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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 - 1.765g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herring is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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