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Mussels vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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%
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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +406.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
28% 62% 8%
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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
39% 23% 38%
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.
Mussels Skipjack tuna
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 172kcal 132kcal Mussels
Protein 23.8g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 4.48g 1.29g Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 60mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 33mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 268mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 6.72mg 1.6mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.11mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 1.05mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 285mg
Sodium 369mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 304IU 60IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 18µg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.019mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.038mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.122mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.485mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.19µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 10µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.243g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.403g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.025mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.676mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 1.779mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.537mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.04mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.457mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.091g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.237g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.017g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.