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Mussels vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mussels and Milkfish?

  • Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Zinc, yet Milkfish is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 864% more.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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 Iron +1539%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Zinc +154.3%
Contains more Copper +238.6%
Contains more Manganese +26053.8%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains more Calcium +97%
Contains more Potassium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
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 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Contains more Iron +1539%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Zinc +154.3%
Contains more Copper +238.6%
Contains more Manganese +26053.8%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains more Calcium +97%
Contains more Potassium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.7%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +633.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.7%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +633.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +92.6%
Equal in Water - 62.63
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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +92.6%
Equal in Water - 62.63

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Milkfish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Milkfish Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 4.48g 8.63g Milkfish
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Calcium 33mg 65mg Milkfish
Iron 6.72mg 0.41mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 285mg 208mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 374mg Milkfish
Sodium 369mg 92mg Milkfish
Zinc 2.67mg 1.05mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.044mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.026mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 109IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 33µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.016mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.069mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.865mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Folate 76µg 18µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 3.27µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.025mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 1.676mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 1.779mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.537mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 1.04mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.457mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 56mg 67mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Milkfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
286%
Mussels
64%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.