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Mussels vs. Oyster breaded and fried — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mussels and Oyster breaded and fried

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Oyster breaded and fried is higher in Zinc, and Copper.
  • Oyster breaded and fried covers your daily need of Zinc 768% more than Mussels.
  • Mussels has 14 times more Manganese than Oyster breaded and fried. While Mussels has 6.8mg of Manganese, Oyster breaded and fried has only 0.49mg.
  • Mussels has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried.

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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 Phosphorus +79.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Manganese +1287.8%
Contains more Selenium +34.7%
Contains more Calcium +87.9%
Contains more Magnesium +56.8%
Contains more Zinc +3163.3%
Contains more Copper +2781.9%
Equal in Iron - 6.95
Equal in Potassium - 244
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 19% 261% 42% 69% 22% 55% 2377% 1432% 64% 363%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Manganese +1287.8%
Contains more Selenium +34.7%
Contains more Calcium +87.9%
Contains more Magnesium +56.8%
Contains more Zinc +3163.3%
Contains more Copper +2781.9%
Equal in Iron - 6.95
Equal in Potassium - 244

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 C +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 302
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 19% 0% 0% 13% 38% 47% 31% 17% 15% 24% 1954% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 302

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +171.4%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Contains more Fats +180.8%
Contains more Carbs +57.2%
Equal in Water - 64.72
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
9% 13% 12% 65% 2%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 11.62 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Protein +171.4%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Contains more Fats +180.8%
Contains more Carbs +57.2%
Equal in Water - 64.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.3%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
29% 42% 30%
Saturated Fat: 3.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.702 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.313 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Oyster breaded and fried Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 11.62g Oyster breaded and fried
Protein 23.8g 8.77g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 12.58g Oyster breaded and fried
Carbs 7.39g 11.62g Oyster breaded and fried
Calories 172kcal 199kcal Oyster breaded and fried
Calcium 33mg 62mg Oyster breaded and fried
Iron 6.72mg 6.95mg Oyster breaded and fried
Magnesium 37mg 58mg Oyster breaded and fried
Phosphorus 285mg 159mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 244mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 417mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 87.13mg Oyster breaded and fried
Copper 0.149mg 4.294mg Oyster breaded and fried
Manganese 6.8mg 0.49mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 66.5µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 302IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 90µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 3.8mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.15mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.202mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.65mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.27mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.064mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 31µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 15.63µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.105mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.365mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.396mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.638mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.582mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.199mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.352mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.409mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.175mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 71mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 3.197g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.218g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.202g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.048g Oyster breaded and fried
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 4.702g Oyster breaded and fried
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 3.313g Oyster breaded and fried

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Oyster breaded and fried
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
179%
Oyster breaded and fried
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
470%
Oyster breaded and fried

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.347g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Oyster breaded and fried - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171979/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.