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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 22% 37% 53% 39% 35% 130% 15% 5.2% 255%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~303mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 7.2% 27% 162% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1842.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153.3%
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
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
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +160.7%
Contains more FatsFats +158.7%
~equal in Protein ~23.03g
~equal in Water ~64.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.735 g
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.
Mussels Herring
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Herring Opinion
Calories 172kcal 203kcal Herring
Protein 23.8g 23.03g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 11.59g Herring
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.7mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 77mg Mussels
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Magnesium 37mg 41mg Herring
Calcium 33mg 74mg Herring
Potassium 268mg 419mg Herring
Iron 6.72mg 1.41mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.118mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 1.27mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 303mg Herring
Sodium 369mg 115mg Herring
Vitamin A 304IU 120IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 36µg Mussels
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Manganese 6.8mg 0.04mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.112mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.299mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.124mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.74mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.348mg Herring
Vitamin B12 24µg 13.14µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Folate 76µg 12µg Mussels
Choline 83.3mg Herring
Saturated Fat 0.85g 2.615g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 2.735g Herring
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.258mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 1.01mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.676mg 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 1.779mg 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.537mg 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.899mg Herring
Valine 1.04mg 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.457mg 0.678mg Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.071g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Herring
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
264%
Mussels
169%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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 - 1.765g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herring
Herring is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring
Herring is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.