Roe vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between roe and mussels
- Roe has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, iron, selenium, and zinc.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 519% more.
- Roe has 9 times more cholesterol than mussels. Roe has 479mg of cholesterol, while mussels has 56mg.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index than roe.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +772.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52207.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.3% |
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 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +108% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +284.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +180.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.54µg | 24µg | 519% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 6.8mg | 295% |
| Cholesterol | 479mg | 56mg | 141% |
| Iron | 0.77mg | 6.72mg | 74% |
| Selenium | 51.7µg | 89.6µg | 69% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.949mg | 0.42mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 515mg | 285mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.404g | 1.212g | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.28mg | 2.67mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 369mg | 11% |
| Protein | 28.62g | 23.8g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 4.48g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.866g | 0.85g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.192mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Folate | 92µg | 76µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.154mg | 0.95mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.129g | 1.014g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 16.4mg | 13.6mg | 3% |
| Calories | 204kcal | 172kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.277mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.128mg | 0.149mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.92g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.92g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Potassium | 283mg | 268mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 91µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.375mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.305mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.465mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.179mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.71mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.401mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.676mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.778mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.26g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.747g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 0.044g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.