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Mussels vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mussels and Shark

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C, while Shark has more Vitamin B6.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 950% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.9%
Contains more IronIron +505.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +254.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +456.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.9%

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.
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%
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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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1883.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.783mg
~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
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19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.6%
Contains more OtherOther +194.4%
Contains more FatsFats +208.5%
~equal in Water ~60.09g

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
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +485.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Shark
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 Shark Opinion
Calories 172kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 23.8g 18.62g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 13.82g Shark
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 6.39g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 6.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 59mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 33mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 268mg 155mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 1.11mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.042mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.48mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 194mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 122mg Shark
Vitamin A 304IU 180IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 54µg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.05mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 34µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.072mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.097mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.783mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.62mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.3mg Shark
Vitamin B12 24µg 1.21µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 15µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 3.205g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.212mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.843mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.867mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.515mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.634mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.75mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.965mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.538mg Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.258g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.431g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Shark
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
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.355g)
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.