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Mussels vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mussels and Rockfish?

  • Rockfish has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2 than Mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 934% higher.
  • Rockfish contains less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 +94.1%
Contains more Iron +1766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +520.9%
Contains more Copper +263.4%
Contains more Manganese +52207.7%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +74.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
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 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +1766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +520.9%
Contains more Copper +263.4%
Contains more Manganese +52207.7%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +74.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%

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 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.1%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.897
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 1% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.1%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.897

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +114.9%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.23
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
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +114.9%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Rockfish
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 Rockfish Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 22.23g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 1.62g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 109kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 17mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.36mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 33mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 248mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 467mg Rockfish
Sodium 369mg 89mg Rockfish
Zinc 2.67mg 0.43mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.041mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.013mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 76.2µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 16IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 5µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.027mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.226mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.897mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.404mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.241mg Rockfish
Folate 76µg 10µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 1.59µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.025mg 1.014mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.06mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.676mg 1.835mg Rockfish
Lysine 1.779mg 2.188mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.537mg 0.707mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.935mg Rockfish
Valine 1.04mg 1.106mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.457mg 0.502mg Rockfish
Cholesterol 56mg 61mg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.025g Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.42g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.238g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.107g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.027g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.466g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.485g Mussels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Rockfish
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
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Rockfish
Rockfish 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 - 5mg)
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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.