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Mussels vs. Orange roughy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mussels and Orange roughy?

  • Mussels is richer than Orange roughy in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 980% more.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, roughy, orange, 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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +494.7%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains more Zinc +734.4%
Contains more Copper +98.7%
Contains more Manganese +18278.4%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Equal in Selenium - 88.3
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 4% 43% 13% 44% 16% 9% 9% 25% 5% 482%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +494.7%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains more Zinc +734.4%
Contains more Copper +98.7%
Contains more Manganese +18278.4%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Equal in Selenium - 88.3

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 +280%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5006.4%
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 5% 38% 0% 0% 12% 15% 35% 4% 16% 4% 59% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +280%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5006.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +397.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +198.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.64
Equal in Water - 66.97
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
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 g
Contains more Fats +397.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +198.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.64
Equal in Water - 66.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Orange roughy Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 22.64g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.9g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 105kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 11mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 1.13mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 18mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 102mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 181mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 69mg Orange roughy
Zinc 2.67mg 0.32mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.075mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.037mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 88.3µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 80IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin E 1.87mg Orange roughy
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.045mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.063mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.82mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.056mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.067mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 5µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.47µg Mussels
Vitamin K 1.1µg Orange roughy
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.23mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 1.03mg Orange roughy
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.058mg Orange roughy
Leucine 1.676mg 1.797mg Orange roughy
Lysine 1.779mg 2.092mg Orange roughy
Methionine 0.537mg 0.728mg Orange roughy
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.869mg Orange roughy
Valine 1.04mg 1.083mg Orange roughy
Histidine 0.457mg 0.474mg Orange roughy
Cholesterol 56mg 80mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.034g Orange roughy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.025g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.006g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.001g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.439g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.184g Mussels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g Orange roughy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Orange roughy
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
16%
Orange roughy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
65%
Orange roughy

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.816g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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

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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.