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Mussels vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mussels and Yellowtail

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Folate, and Phosphorus, however, Yellowtail is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 948% more than Yellowtail.
  • Yellowtail has 358 times less Manganese than Mussels. Mussels has 6.8mg of Manganese, while Yellowtail has 0.019mg.
  • Yellowtail contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +298.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35689.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +369%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1820%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85%
~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
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-185.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.7%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +10.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Yellowtail
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 Yellowtail Opinion
Calories 172kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Protein 23.8g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 4.48g 6.72g Yellowtail
Vitamin C 13.6mg 2.9mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 71mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Yellowtail
Calcium 33mg 29mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 538mg Yellowtail
Iron 6.72mg 0.63mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.058mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 201mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 50mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 304IU 104IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 31µg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.019mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.175mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.051mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.681mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.185mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 24µg 1.25µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 4µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.025mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 1.676mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 1.779mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.537mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.04mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.457mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 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 Yellowtail
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
37%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.