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Sturgeon vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sturgeon and mussels

  • Sturgeon has more vitamin B3; however, mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 896% more than sturgeon.
  • Mussels has 3 times less vitamin B3 than sturgeon. Sturgeon has 10.1mg of vitamin B3, while mussels has 3mg.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of sturgeon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, 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 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
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 +21.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.1%
Contains more IronIron +646.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +394.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%
~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 0% 88% 13% 194% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
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% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +189%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +860%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.95mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 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 FatsFats +15.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%
Contains more OtherOther +31.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 55% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +145.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 24µg 896%
Manganese 0.03mg 6.8mg 294%
Selenium 16.2µg 89.6µg 133%
Iron 0.9mg 6.72mg 73%
Vitamin D 12.9µg 65%
Vitamin D 515IU 64%
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 3mg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.42mg 25%
Vitamin A 263µg 91µg 19%
Zinc 0.54mg 2.67mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.3mg 18%
Folate 17µg 76µg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 15%
Choline 70mg 13%
Sodium 69mg 369mg 13%
Copper 0.053mg 0.149mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.1mg 10%
Cholesterol 77mg 56mg 7%
Protein 20.7g 23.8g 6%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.486g 1.014g 4%
Potassium 364mg 268mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 1.212g 2%
Calories 135kcal 172kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.95mg 2%
Phosphorus 271mg 285mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 33mg 2%
Magnesium 45mg 37mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.39g 2%
Saturated fat 1.173g 0.85g 1%
Fats 5.18g 4.48g 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.39g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.907mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.954mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.682mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.901mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.613mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.066mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.609mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon 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
76%
Sturgeon
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.323g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels 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

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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.