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Snail vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between snail and mullet fish?

  • Snail is richer in magnesium, copper, iron, and vitamin B12, yet mullet fish is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Snail's daily need coverage for magnesium is 52% higher.
  • Snail has 8 times more Magnesium than mullet fish. Snail has 250mg of Magnesium, while mullet fish has 33mg.
  • Snail contains less saturated Fat.

We used Mollusks, snail, raw and Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry 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.
Snail
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 3% 34% 131% 133% 27% 117% 9.1% 0% 149%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +657.6%
Contains more IronIron +148.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.8%
~equal in Sodium ~71mg

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.
Snail
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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% 6% 100% 0% 2.5% 28% 26% 0% 30% 63% 0.25% 4.5% 35%
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 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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16% 2% 79%
Protein: 16.1 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 79.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +-784.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.1%
Contains more FatsFats +247.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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41% 30% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.361 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.259 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.252 g
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +433.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +263.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snail Mullet fish Opinion
Calories 90kcal 150kcal Mullet fish
Protein 16.1g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 1.4g 4.86g Mullet fish
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Mullet fish
Net carbs 2g 0g Snail
Carbs 2g 0g Snail
Cholesterol 50mg 63mg Snail
Magnesium 250mg 33mg Snail
Calcium 10mg 31mg Mullet fish
Potassium 382mg 458mg Mullet fish
Iron 3.5mg 1.41mg Snail
Copper 0.4mg 0.141mg Snail
Zinc 1mg 0.88mg Snail
Phosphorus 272mg 244mg Snail
Sodium 70mg 71mg Snail
Vitamin A 100IU 141IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A 30µg 42µg Mullet fish
Vitamin E 5mg Snail
Manganese 0.022mg Mullet fish
Selenium 27.4µg 46.8µg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.1mg Snail
Vitamin B3 1.4mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.25µg Snail
Vitamin K 0.1µg Snail
Folate 6µg 10µg Mullet fish
Choline 65mg Snail
Saturated Fat 0.361g 1.431g Snail
Monounsaturated Fat 0.259g 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.252g 0.917g Mullet fish
Tryptophan 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.088mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.143mg Mullet fish
Leucine 2.016mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.968mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.278mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.73mg Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.148g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g 0.092g Snail

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Snail Mullet fish
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
23%
Snail
29%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Snail
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snail
Snail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.

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. Snail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167744/nutrients
  2. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.