Mussels vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mussels and Whitefish different?
- Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Folate, and Zinc, while Whitefish is higher in Vitamin B6.
- Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 960% more than Whitefish.
- Whitefish is lower in Sodium.
Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +1329.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7807% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +453.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +347.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.47g
~equal in
Water
~65.09g
~equal in
Other
~2.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +152.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 172kcal | |
| Protein | 23.8g | 24.47g |
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| Fats | 4.48g | 7.51g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 77mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 33mg | |
| Potassium | 268mg | 406mg |
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| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.092mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 91µg | 39µg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.086mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 3.846mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.96µg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 17µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g | 1.162g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g | 2.559g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 2.755g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.274mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg | 1.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.128mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.989mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.955mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.261mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.721mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.406g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 1.206g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.209g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whitefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.312g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)