Mussels vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mussels and Surimi
- Mussels is richer than Surimi in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 933% higher.
- Mussels contains 618 times more Manganese than Surimi. Mussels contains 6.8mg of Manganese, while Surimi contains 0.011mg.
Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, surimi.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2484.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +365.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +709.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61718.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +218.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.2% |
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 | +353.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3700% |
~equal in
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +397.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +335.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~6.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +580.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 23.8g | 15.18g |
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| Fats | 4.48g | 0.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.39g | 6.85g |
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| Carbs | 7.39g | 6.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 30mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 112mg |
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| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 282mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg | 143mg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A | 91µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 28.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 2µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g | 0.191g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g | 0.149g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.443g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.734mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.709mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.202mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.387mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.515mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.595mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.77mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.35mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.157g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.014g |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.659g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)