Mussels vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mussels and smoked salmon
- Smoked salmon has less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 864% more.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index than smoked salmon.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +690.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +761.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +176.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.4% |
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 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1204.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +315.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +636.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178% |
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:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~4.32g
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
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +99.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.929g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 3.26µg | 864% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.017mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 32.4µg | 104% |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.85mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.101mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.023mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.31mg | 21% |
| Folate | 76µg | 2µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 164mg | 17% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.278mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 672mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 23mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.72mg | 11% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 18.28g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 26µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 2.023g | 3% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 117kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 175mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.995g | 1% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 4.32g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.929g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.073g | N/A |
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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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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.