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Mussels vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mussels and Shad

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 994% more than Shad.
  • Mussels contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shad, american, 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.
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Shad
Contains more Iron +441.9%
Contains more Zinc +468.1%
Contains more Copper +81.7%
Contains more Manganese +12492.6%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
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 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Iron +441.9%
Contains more Zinc +468.1%
Contains more Copper +81.7%
Contains more Manganese +12492.6%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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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Shad
Contains more Vitamin A +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shad
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +123.9%
Contains more Fats +294%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
Equal in Water - 59.22
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% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +123.9%
Contains more Fats +294%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
Equal in Water - 59.22

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Shad Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 21.71g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 17.65g Shad
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 33mg 60mg Shad
Iron 6.72mg 1.24mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Shad
Phosphorus 285mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 268mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 369mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 2.67mg 0.47mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.082mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.054mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 120IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 36µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.183mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.308mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.865mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.462mg Shad
Folate 76µg 17µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.14µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.243mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.952mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.764mg Shad
Lysine 1.779mg 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.537mg 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.847mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.457mg 0.639mg Shad
Cholesterol 56mg 96mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Shad
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
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shad
Shad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.