Mussels vs. Lingcod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mussels and lingcod
- Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, folate, and vitamin C, yet lingcod is richer in vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 827% higher.
- Lingcod has a lower glycemic index than mussels.
Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, lingcod, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1539% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +325.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +360.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26053.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.4% |
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 | +435.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +757.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +202.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +478.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +229.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +893.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
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Protein
~22.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +216.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70% |
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 | 4.15µg | 827% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.026mg | 295% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.41mg | 79% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 46.8µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.035mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.139mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.58mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.346mg | 19% |
| Folate | 76µg | 10µg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.035mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 76mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 560mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 17µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.383g | 6% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 1.36g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 67mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 258mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 2.314mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.255g | 3% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 109kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.865mg | 2% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 22.64g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.447g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.993mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.84mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.079mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.884mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.166mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.667mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.133g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.018g | N/A |
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
265%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lingcod contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lingcod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lingcod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lingcod is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)