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Mussels vs. Pompano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mussels and Pompano

  • Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Pompano is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 950% higher.
  • Mussels contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, pompano, florida, 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.
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 22% 13% 56% 25% 26% 19% 146% 9.9% 3.3% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more IronIron +903%
Contains more CopperCopper +91%
Contains more ZincZinc +287%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.4%

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% 7.2% 0% 0% 170% 35% 71% 52% 53% 150% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~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
24% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +165%
Contains more FatsFats +171%
~equal in Protein ~23.69g
~equal in Water ~62.97g

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
49% 36% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.499 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.315 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +226.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Pompano Opinion
Calories 172kcal 211kcal Pompano
Protein 23.8g 23.69g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 12.14g Pompano
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 64mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 31mg Mussels
Calcium 33mg 43mg Pompano
Potassium 268mg 636mg Pompano
Iron 6.72mg 0.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.078mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.69mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 341mg Pompano
Sodium 369mg 76mg Pompano
Vitamin A 304IU 120IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 36µg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.025mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.68mg Pompano
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.15mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.8mg Pompano
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.87mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.23mg Pompano
Vitamin B12 24µg 1.2µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 17µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 4.499g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 3.315g Pompano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.458g Pompano
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.265mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 1.038mg Pompano
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.092mg Pompano
Leucine 1.676mg 1.925mg Pompano
Lysine 1.779mg 2.175mg Pompano
Methionine 0.537mg 0.701mg Pompano
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.925mg Pompano
Valine 1.04mg 1.22mg Pompano
Histidine 0.457mg 0.697mg Pompano
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.224g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.504g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.259g Pompano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Pompano
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
42%
Pompano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
58%
Pompano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pompano
Pompano contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pompano
Pompano is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.649g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/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.