Mussels vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mussels and shrimp?
- Mussels is richer in manganese, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and monounsaturated Fat, yet shrimp is richer in copper.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for manganese is 294% higher.
- Mussels has 206 times more Manganese than shrimp. Mussels has 6.8mg of Manganese, while shrimp has 0.033mg.
- Shrimp contains less saturated Fat.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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 IronIron | +1217.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20506.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3595% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.6% |
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Protein
~23.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2012.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1434.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 23.8g | 23.98g |
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| Fats | 4.48g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 7.39g | 0.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 189mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.51mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.379mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 237mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg | 111mg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A | 91µg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg |
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| Folate | 76µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g | 0.056g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g | 0.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.079g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.794g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 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)