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Mussels vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mussels and Sablefish

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, however, Sablefish is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 940% more than Sablefish.
  • Mussels has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sablefish, 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 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +309.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +432.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +551.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35689.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.5%

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% 20% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~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
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +835.3%
Contains more FatsFats +337.9%
~equal in Water ~62.85g

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
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +918.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Sablefish
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 Sablefish Opinion
Calories 172kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Protein 23.8g 17.19g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 19.62g Sablefish
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 63mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 71mg Sablefish
Calcium 33mg 45mg Sablefish
Potassium 268mg 459mg Sablefish
Iron 6.72mg 1.64mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.028mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.41mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 215mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 72mg Sablefish
Vitamin A 304IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A 91µg 102µg Sablefish
Manganese 6.8mg 0.019mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.122mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.115mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 5.128mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.865mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.346mg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 24µg 1.44µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 17µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 4.099g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 2.618g Sablefish
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.193mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.754mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.792mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.397mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.579mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.509mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.671mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.886mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.506mg Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.216g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Sablefish
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
38%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sablefish
Sablefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 - 3.249g)
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.