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Mussels vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mussels and Tuna salad

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, and Phosphorus, however, Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 950% more than Tuna salad.
  • Mussels has 170 times more Manganese than Tuna salad. While Mussels has 6.8mg of Manganese, Tuna salad has only 0.04mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.6%
Contains more IronIron +572%
Contains more ZincZinc +376.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.145mg
~equal in Sodium ~402mg

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 7.3% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +867.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.4%
Contains more OtherOther +49.3%
Contains more FatsFats +106.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.3%
~equal in Water ~63.16g

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +184.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +240.1%

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 salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 172kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Protein 23.8g 16.04g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 9.26g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 13.6mg 2.2mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 7.39g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 56mg 13mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 37mg 19mg Mussels
Calcium 33mg 17mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 178mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 1mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.145mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.56mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 178mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 402mg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 97IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 24µg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.04mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 41.2µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.031mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.07mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.26mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.081mg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 1.2µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 8µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.544g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.18mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.701mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.739mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.293mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.457mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.47mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.626mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.824mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.014g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.055g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Tuna salad
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
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.694g)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.