Mussels vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Mussels and Sunfish
- Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C, however, Sunfish is higher in Copper.
- Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 904% more than Sunfish.
- Mussels has 14 times more Vitamin C than Sunfish. While Mussels has 13.6mg of Vitamin C, Sunfish has only 1mg.
- Sunfish has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +336.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +658.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +453.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +212.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.1% |
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 | +424.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +394.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +939% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +347.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +397.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +523.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +576% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +284.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.1% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 114kcal |
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| Protein | 23.8g | 24.87g |
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| Fats | 4.48g | 0.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 86mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 103mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 449mg |
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| Iron | 6.72mg | 1.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.385mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.99mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg | 103mg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU | 58IU |
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| Vitamin A | 91µg | 17µg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.897mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.092mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 1.462mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 2.31µg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 17µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g | 0.178g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g | 0.15g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.315g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.279mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg | 1.09mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.146mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg | 2.022mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.284mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.736mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.971mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.281mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.732mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.047g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.092g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.042g |
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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
264%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.672g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.