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Mussels vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mussels and tuna Bluefin

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, folate, zinc, and vitamin C; however, tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12 547% more than tuna Bluefin.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, 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.
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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more IronIron +413%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +246.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%

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% 151% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +728.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +425%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.278mg
~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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.7%
Contains more FatsFats +40.2%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%
~equal in Water ~59.09g

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
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Calories 172kcal 184kcal Tuna Bluefin
Protein 23.8g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 4.48g 6.28g Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 49mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 37mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 33mg 10mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 323mg Tuna Bluefin
Iron 6.72mg 1.31mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.11mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.77mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 369mg 50mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 304IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 91µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 6.8mg 0.02mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.278mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.306mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B12 24µg 10.88µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 2µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.612g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 2.053g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.844g Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.025mg 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 1.676mg 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 1.779mg 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.537mg 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.04mg 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.457mg 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.16g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
158%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.762g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.