Liver vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between liver and mussels?
- Liver is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and zinc, yet mussels is richer in manganese, vitamin B12, and selenium.
- Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 354% higher.
- Liver has 6 times more cholesterol than mussels. Liver has 355mg of cholesterol, while mussels has 56mg.
- Liver has a lower glycemic index than mussels.
We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.
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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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +325.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +164.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2166.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.7% |
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 | +73.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5839.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +422.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +402.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +470% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.8g
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Fats
~4.48g
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Water
~61.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 91µg | 590% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 6.8mg | 283% |
| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 24µg | 222% |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 6.72mg | 140% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.42mg | 137% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 56mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 0.95mg | 76% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.149mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 89.6µg | 40% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 2.67mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.1mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 3mg | 34% |
| Folate | 163µg | 76µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 369mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 13.6mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 285mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 23.8g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 0.85g | 3% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 268mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 7.39g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 1.014g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 1.212g | 1% |
| Calories | 165kcal | 172kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 4.48g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.044g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
422%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)