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Mussels vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mussels and ling fish

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, folate, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, ling fish is higher in vitamin B6.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 973% more than ling fish.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, ling, 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 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +709.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +167%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17794.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.141mg

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% 30% 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 0% 12% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3592.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.801mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +446.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +234.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%
~equal in Protein ~24.35g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Ling fish
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Ling fish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.65µg 973%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.038mg 294%
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg 78%
Iron 6.72mg 0.83mg 74%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.351mg 19%
Folate 76µg 8µg 17%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Zinc 2.67mg 1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.231mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.127mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.369mg 12%
Magnesium 37mg 81mg 10%
Sodium 369mg 173mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 8%
Potassium 268mg 486mg 6%
Fats 4.48g 0.82g 6%
Vitamin A 91µg 35µg 6%
Saturated fat 0.85g 4%
Phosphorus 285mg 254mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 3%
Calories 172kcal 111kcal 3%
Cholesterol 56mg 51mg 2%
Carbs 7.39g 0g 2%
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.801mg 1%
Protein 23.8g 24.35g 1%
Copper 0.149mg 0.141mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 44mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.273mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 1.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.122mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 1.979mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 2.236mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 1.254mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.717mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Ling fish
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
265%
Mussels
26%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.