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 for vitamin B12, 940% more than sablefish.
- Mussels has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
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.
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.
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 | +12.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1.44µg | 940% |
Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.019mg | 295% |
Selenium | 89.6µg | 46.8µg | 78% |
Iron | 6.72mg | 1.64mg | 64% |
Fats | 4.48g | 19.62g | 23% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.115mg | 23% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 10.328g | 23% |
Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.41mg | 21% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.346mg | 19% |
Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
Saturated fat | 0.85g | 4.099g | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.122mg | 15% |
Folate | 76µg | 17µg | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 5.128mg | 13% |
Sodium | 369mg | 72mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.149mg | 0.028mg | 13% |
Protein | 23.8g | 17.19g | 13% |
Phosphorus | 285mg | 215mg | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 2.618g | 9% |
Magnesium | 37mg | 71mg | 8% |
Potassium | 268mg | 459mg | 6% |
Calories | 172kcal | 250kcal | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.865mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 56mg | 63mg | 2% |
Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 91µg | 102µg | 1% |
Calcium | 33mg | 45mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.579mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.509mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.04mg | 0.886mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.506mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.867g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.92g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.216g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +835.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +337.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +918.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116% |