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Sockeye salmon vs. Mussel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sockeye salmon and Mussel

  • Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Mussel has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mussel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 814% higher.
  • Mussel contains 8 times less Vitamin B6 than Sockeye salmon. Sockeye salmon contains 0.827mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussel contains 0.1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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.
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +1192.3%
Contains more Zinc +385.5%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +52207.7%
Contains more Selenium +152.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +1192.3%
Contains more Zinc +385.5%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +52207.7%
Contains more Selenium +152.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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.
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Mussel
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +727%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.7%
Contains more Folate +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +436.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +727%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.7%
Contains more Folate +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +436.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +24.3%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +412.9%
Equal in Water - 61.15
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +24.3%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +412.9%
Equal in Water - 61.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.212
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.212

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Mussel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussel
Protein 26.48g 23.8g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 4.48g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussel
Calories 156kcal 172kcal Mussel
Calcium 11mg 33mg Mussel
Iron 0.52mg 6.72mg Mussel
Magnesium 36mg 37mg Mussel
Phosphorus 305mg 285mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 268mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 369mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 2.67mg Mussel
Copper 0.076mg 0.149mg Mussel
Manganese 0.013mg 6.8mg Mussel
Selenium 35.5µg 89.6µg Mussel
Vitamin A 193IU 304IU Mussel
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 91µg Mussel
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussel
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.3mg Mussel
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.42mg Mussel
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 3mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.95mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.1mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 76µg Mussel
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 24µg Mussel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.267mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.025mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.036mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.676mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 1.779mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.537mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.853mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.04mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.457mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 56mg Mussel
Trans Fat 0.023g Mussel
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.85g Mussel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.506g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.276g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.044g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 1.014g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1.212g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sockeye salmon Mussel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
286%
Mussel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
198%
Mussel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussel
Mussel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussel
Mussel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussel
Mussel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussel
Mussel is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussel
Mussel is relatively richer in minerals
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients
  2. Mussel - 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.