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Mussels vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mussels and Steelhead trout?

  • Steelhead trout has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus than Mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 759% higher.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) 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.
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 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48%
Contains more IronIron +950%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61718.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +244.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

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 0% 3.9% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +367.7%
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 +314.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~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
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +7850%
Contains more FatsFats +84.4%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +119.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.225g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Steelhead trout
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Steelhead trout Opinion
Calories 172kcal 159kcal Mussels
Protein 23.8g 21.11g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 59mg Mussels
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 37mg 25mg Mussels
Calcium 33mg 30mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Iron 6.72mg 0.64mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.058mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.57mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 249mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 118mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 304IU 65IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 20µg Mussels
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 6.8mg 0.011mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 26µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 5.79µg Mussels
Folate 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.53g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.225g Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Steelhead trout
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
94%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.68g)
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

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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.