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Smelt vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Smelt and Mussels

  • Smelt has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 835% more than Smelt.
  • Mussels contains 2 times less Cholesterol than Smelt. Smelt contains 90mg of Cholesterol, while Mussels contains 56mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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.
Smelt
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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% 23% 33% 43% 59% 58% 126% 10% 117% 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 +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
Contains more IronIron +484.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +655.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~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.
Smelt
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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% 3.5% 0% 0% 2.5% 34% 33% 44% 39% 496% 0% 3.8% 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 B6Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +504.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1420%
~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
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23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 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 WaterWater +19%
Contains more FatsFats +44.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +110.6%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.135 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 -31.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.212g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smelt 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 Smelt Mussels Opinion
Calories 124kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 22.6g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 3.1g 4.48g Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 90mg 56mg Mussels
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Smelt
Calcium 77mg 33mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg 268mg Smelt
Iron 1.15mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.178mg 0.149mg Smelt
Zinc 2.12mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 295mg 285mg Smelt
Sodium 77mg 369mg Smelt
Vitamin A 58IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 17µg 91µg Mussels
Manganese 0.9mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.1mg Smelt
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 5µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.579g 0.85g Smelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.991mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.041mg 1.036mg Smelt
Leucine 1.837mg 1.676mg Smelt
Lysine 2.076mg 1.779mg Smelt
Methionine 0.669mg 0.537mg Smelt
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 0.853mg Smelt
Valine 1.164mg 1.04mg Smelt
Histidine 0.665mg 0.457mg Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.276g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 0.506g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g 0.044g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smelt 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
50%
Smelt
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.271g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Smelt
Smelt is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.