Mussels vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between mussels and skipjack tuna
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and zinc; however, skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 909% more than skipjack tuna.
- Skipjack tuna contains 358 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels contains 6.8mg of manganese, while skipjack tuna contains 0.019mg.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +320% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35689.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.3% |
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 | +1260% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +405.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +689.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +995.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +525.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +881% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +247.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.5% |
~equal in
Water
~62.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +317.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 2.19µg | 909% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.019mg | 295% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 18.756mg | 98% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 46.8µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.981mg | 68% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 1.6mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.122mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.038mg | 22% |
| Folate | 76µg | 10µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.05mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 47mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.485mg | 9% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 28.21g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 18µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 522mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.403g | 5% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 1.29g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.42g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.243g | 2% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 132kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 33mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 285mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)