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Shad vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shad and Mussels

  • Shad has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 994% more than Shad.
  • Mussels has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Shad. Shad has 0.462mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels has 0.1mg.
  • Mussels contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, shad, american, 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.
Shad
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more IronIron +441.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +468.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12492.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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.
Shad
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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 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 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 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +362%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17042.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.95mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +294%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +123.9%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g
~equal in Water ~61.15g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Mussels Opinion
Calories 252kcal 172kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 17.65g 4.48g Shad
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 96mg 56mg Mussels
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Shad
Calcium 60mg 33mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 268mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.082mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 0.47mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 349mg 285mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 369mg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 36µg 91µg Mussels
Manganese 0.054mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 3mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.1mg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 17µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.952mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.764mg 1.676mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.779mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.537mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.118mg 1.04mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.457mg Shad
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shad Mussels
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
40%
Shad
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shad
Shad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/nutrients
  2. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.