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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.
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 41% 19% 22% 261% 1431% 2376% 68% 54% 64% 363%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1287.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2781.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3163.3%
~equal in Potassium ~244mg
~equal in Iron ~6.95mg

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 13% 18% 0% 0% 38% 47% 31% 16% 15% 1954% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~302IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +171.4%
Contains more OtherOther +37.7%
Contains more FatsFats +180.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.2%
~equal in Water ~64.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
29% 42% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.702 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.313 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +363.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 172kcal 199kcal Oyster breaded and fried
Protein 23.8g 8.77g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 12.58g Oyster breaded and fried
Vitamin C 13.6mg 3.8mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 11.62g Oyster breaded and fried
Carbs 7.39g 11.62g Oyster breaded and fried
Cholesterol 56mg 71mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 58mg Oyster breaded and fried
Calcium 33mg 62mg Oyster breaded and fried
Potassium 268mg 244mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 6.95mg Oyster breaded and fried
Copper 0.149mg 4.294mg Oyster breaded and fried
Zinc 2.67mg 87.13mg Oyster breaded and fried
Phosphorus 285mg 159mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 417mg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 302IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 90µg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.49mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 66.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 24µg 15.63µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 31µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 3.197g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 4.702g Oyster breaded and fried
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 3.313g Oyster breaded and fried
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.202g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.218g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.048g Oyster breaded and fried

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Oyster breaded and fried
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
264%
Mussels
166%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
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.