Mussels vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mussels and shrimp?
- Shrimp has less vitamin B12, manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin C, and folate than mussels.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 931% higher.
- Mussels contains less sodium.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +57.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13777.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.2% |
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 | +837.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1345.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +386.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
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Protein
~22.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1.66µg | 931% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.049mg | 294% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.32mg | 80% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 49.5µg | 73% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 211mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.024mg | 30% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 369mg | 947mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.032mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Folate | 76µg | 24µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.258mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.242mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.519mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.63mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.59g | 4% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 119kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 306mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 170mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.361g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 2.678mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 1.52g | 2% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 22.78g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.521g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 90µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
265%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.329g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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.
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.