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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.
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 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
Contains more IronIron +1539%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26053.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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 0% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +633.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +388%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~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
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +31.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.6%
Contains more FatsFats +92.6%
~equal in Water ~62.63g

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
Calories 172kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Protein 23.8g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 4.48g 8.63g Milkfish
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 67mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Milkfish
Calcium 33mg 65mg Milkfish
Potassium 268mg 374mg Milkfish
Iron 6.72mg 0.41mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.044mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 1.05mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 208mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 92mg Milkfish
Vitamin A 304IU 109IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 33µg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.026mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg 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
Vitamin B12 24µg 3.27µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 18µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Milkfish
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
59%
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.