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Skipjack tuna vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Skipjack tuna and Mussels

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 909% more than Skipjack tuna.
  • Mussels contains 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels contains 0.1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +18.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more IronIron +320%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35689.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 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 +525.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +881%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +995.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +660%
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 ProteinProtein +18.5%
Contains more OtherOther +158.5%
Contains more FatsFats +247.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~61.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +317.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Mussels Opinion
Calories 132kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 28.21g 23.8g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 4.48g Mussels
Vitamin C 1mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 60mg 56mg Mussels
Magnesium 44mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 33mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 268mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.11mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 1.05mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 285mg
Sodium 47mg 369mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 18µg 91µg Mussels
Manganese 0.019mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 3mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 10µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.85g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.267mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.025mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.036mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.676mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.779mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.537mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.853mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.04mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.457mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.044g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.