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Mussels vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mussels and Mullet fish

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Zinc, while Mullet fish has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 990% higher.
  • Mullet fish contains 309 times less Manganese than Mussels. Mussels contains 6.8mg of Manganese, while Mullet fish contains 0.022mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mullet, striped, 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 Iron +376.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +203.4%
Contains more Manganese +30809.1%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Equal in Calcium - 31
Equal in Copper - 0.141
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 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +376.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +203.4%
Contains more Manganese +30809.1%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Equal in Calcium - 31
Equal in Copper - 0.141

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 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88
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 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.81
Equal in Fats - 4.86
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
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.81
Equal in Fats - 4.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.3%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Mullet fish Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 4.48g 4.86g Mullet fish
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 150kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 31mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 1.41mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 33mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 244mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 458mg Mullet fish
Sodium 369mg 71mg Mullet fish
Zinc 2.67mg 0.88mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.141mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.022mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 141IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 42µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1.2mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.1mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.1mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.88mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Folate 76µg 10µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.25µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.025mg 1.088mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.143mg Mullet fish
Leucine 1.676mg 2.016mg Mullet fish
Lysine 1.779mg 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.537mg 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.968mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.04mg 1.278mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.457mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 56mg 63mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.431g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.148g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.18g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.092g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.917g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Mullet fish
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
32%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.581g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish 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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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