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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 Iron +336.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.2%
Contains more Manganese +658.1%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains more Calcium +212.1%
Contains more Potassium +67.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Copper +158.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Contains more Iron +336.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.2%
Contains more Manganese +658.1%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains more Calcium +212.1%
Contains more Potassium +67.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Copper +158.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +939%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +939%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +397.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +523.5%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.87
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
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Fats +397.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +523.5%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +576%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +576%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.8%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Mussels Sunfish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Sunfish Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 24.87g Sunfish
Fats 4.48g 0.9g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 114kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 103mg Sunfish
Iron 6.72mg 1.54mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 285mg 231mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 449mg Sunfish
Sodium 369mg 103mg Sunfish
Zinc 2.67mg 1.99mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.385mg Sunfish
Manganese 6.8mg 0.897mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 58IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 17µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.092mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.085mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.462mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.865mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.138mg Sunfish
Folate 76µg 17µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.31µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.279mg Sunfish
Threonine 1.025mg 1.09mg Sunfish
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.146mg Sunfish
Leucine 1.676mg 2.022mg Sunfish
Lysine 1.779mg 2.284mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.537mg 0.736mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.971mg Sunfish
Valine 1.04mg 1.281mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.457mg 0.732mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 56mg 86mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.178g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.092g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.047g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.042g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.15g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.315g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Sunfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
286%
Mussels
39%
Sunfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
66%
Sunfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.672g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunfish
Sunfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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)
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.

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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.