Mussels vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mussels and snapper?
- Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and vitamin B3, yet snapper is higher in vitamin B6.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 854% more.
- Mussels has 400 times more manganese than snapper. While mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, snapper has only 0.017mg.
- The glycemic index of snapper is lower.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this article.
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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 | +2700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +506.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
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 | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +466% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +767.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +585.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +360% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +214.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 3.5µg | 854% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.017mg | 295% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.24mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 49µg | 74% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.004mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.46mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.053mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.44mg | 20% |
| Folate | 76µg | 6µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.346mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 57mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 1.6mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 201mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.046mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 522mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 35µg | 6% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 26.3g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.588g | 4% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 1.72g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.365g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.322g | 2% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 128kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.212mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 2.137mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.415mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 1.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.774mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.273g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.022g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snapper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.485g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snapper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $7)
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)