Shrimp vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Shrimp and Mussels?
- Shrimp is richer in Copper, yet Mussels is richer in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for Manganese is 294% higher.
- Shrimp has 3 times more Cholesterol than Mussels. Shrimp has 189mg of Cholesterol, while Mussels has 56mg.
We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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.
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Calcium
+112.1%
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Sodium
-69.9%
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Copper
+154.4%
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Iron
+1217.6%
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Phosphorus
+20.3%
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Zinc
+62.8%
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Manganese
+20506.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 268
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Calcium
+112.1%
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Sodium
-69.9%
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Copper
+154.4%
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Iron
+1217.6%
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Phosphorus
+20.3%
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Zinc
+62.8%
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Manganese
+20506.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 268
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+21.6%
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Fats
+1500%
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Carbs
+3595%
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Other
+162.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
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+21.6%
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Fats
+1500%
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Carbs
+3595%
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+162.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-93.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2012.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1434.2%
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Saturated Fat
-93.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2012.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1434.2%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.2g | 7.39g |
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| Protein | 23.98g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 4.48g |
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| Carbs | 0.2g | 7.39g |
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| Calories | 99kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 0.51mg | 6.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 237mg | 285mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 268mg |
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| Sodium | 111mg | 369mg |
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| Zinc | 1.64mg | 2.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.033mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 91µg |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 76µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg |
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 56mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.056g | 0.85g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.048g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1.212g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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286%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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198%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.794g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)