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Mussels vs. Seatrout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mussels and Seatrout different?

  • Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Seatrout is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 856% higher.
  • Mussels contains 358 times more Manganese than Seatrout. While Mussels contains 6.8mg of Manganese, Seatrout contains only 0.019mg.
  • Mussels has less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, seatrout, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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 +50%
Contains more Iron +1820%
Contains more Zinc +360.3%
Contains more Copper +292.1%
Contains more Manganese +35689.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 40
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 7% 14% 29% 138% 39% 10% 16% 13% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +1820%
Contains more Zinc +360.3%
Contains more Copper +292.1%
Contains more Manganese +35689.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 40

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 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +593.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.923
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 18% 48% 55% 52% 107% 5% 433% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +593.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.923
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +59%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Equal in Protein - 21.46
Equal in Fats - 4.63
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
21% 5% 72% 2%
Protein: 21.46 g
Fats: 4.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.91 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +59%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Equal in Protein - 21.46
Equal in Fats - 4.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
39% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.293 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Seatrout
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Seatrout Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 21.46g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 4.63g Seatrout
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 133kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 22mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.35mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 40mg Seatrout
Phosphorus 285mg 321mg Seatrout
Potassium 268mg 437mg Seatrout
Sodium 369mg 74mg Seatrout
Zinc 2.67mg 0.58mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.038mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.019mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 115IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 35µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.069mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.207mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.923mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.865mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.462mg Seatrout
Folate 76µg 6µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 3.46µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.24mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.941mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.989mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.744mg Seatrout
Lysine 1.779mg 1.971mg Seatrout
Methionine 0.537mg 0.635mg Seatrout
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.838mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 1.106mg Seatrout
Histidine 0.457mg 0.632mg Seatrout
Cholesterol 56mg 106mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.293g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.265g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.211g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.097g Seatrout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 1.133g Seatrout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.929g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Seatrout
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
60%
Seatrout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
52%
Seatrout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seatrout
Seatrout contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seatrout
Seatrout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Seatrout
Seatrout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.443g)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Seatrout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174242/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.