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Mussels vs. Turbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mussels and Turbot?

  • Mussels is richer than Turbot in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 894% more.
  • Mussels has 309 times more Manganese than Turbot. While Mussels has 6.8mg of Manganese, Turbot has only 0.022mg.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, turbot, european, cooked, dry heat types 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.
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Turbot
Contains more Calcium +43.5%
Contains more Iron +1360.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +853.6%
Contains more Copper +217%
Contains more Manganese +30809.1%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -48%
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 7% 18% 47% 71% 27% 26% 8% 16% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +43.5%
Contains more Iron +1360.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +853.6%
Contains more Copper +217%
Contains more Manganese +30809.1%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -48%

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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Turbot
Contains more Vitamin A +660%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +844.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142%
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 3% 0% 0% 6% 19% 23% 51% 40% 56% 7% 318% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +660%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +844.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turbot
Contains more Protein +15.6%
Contains more Fats +18.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +63.2%
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
21% 4% 70% 5%
Protein: 20.58 g
Fats: 3.78 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.45 g
Other: 5.19 g
Contains more Protein +15.6%
Contains more Fats +18.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +63.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Turbot Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 20.58g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 3.78g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 122kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 23mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.46mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 65mg Turbot
Phosphorus 285mg 165mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 305mg Turbot
Sodium 369mg 192mg Turbot
Zinc 2.67mg 0.28mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.047mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.022mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 40IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 12µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1.7mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.076mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.097mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.679mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.658mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.242mg Turbot
Folate 76µg 9µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.54µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.23mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.902mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.948mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.672mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.89mg Turbot
Methionine 0.537mg 0.609mg Turbot
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.803mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 1.06mg Turbot
Histidine 0.457mg 0.606mg Turbot
Cholesterol 56mg 62mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g Turbot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Turbot
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
43%
Turbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
47%
Turbot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turbot
Turbot contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turbot
Turbot is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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. Turbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174245/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.