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Mussels vs. Tilefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mussels and Tilefish different?

  • Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Folate, while Tilefish is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 896% more than Tilefish.
  • Tilefish is lower in Sodium.

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat types were used 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.
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 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.9%
Contains more IronIron +2067.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +403.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%

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% 4.1% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +860%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +448.3%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
~equal in Protein ~24.49g
~equal in Fats ~4.69g

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
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.868g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.246g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Tilefish Opinion
Calories 172kcal 147kcal Mussels
Protein 23.8g 24.49g Tilefish
Fats 4.48g 4.69g Tilefish
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 64mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 33mg Mussels
Calcium 33mg 26mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 512mg Tilefish
Iron 6.72mg 0.31mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.052mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.53mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 236mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 59mg Tilefish
Vitamin A 304IU 69IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 21µg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.015mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 51.5µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.14mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.19mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.5mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.87mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.3mg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.5µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 17µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.868g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 1.332g Tilefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.246g Tilefish
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.274mg Tilefish
Threonine 1.025mg 1.074mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.128mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.676mg 1.99mg Tilefish
Lysine 1.779mg 2.249mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.537mg 0.725mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.956mg Tilefish
Valine 1.04mg 1.262mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.457mg 0.721mg Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.172g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.733g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.143g Tilefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Tilefish
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
46%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilefish
Tilefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.