Tuna vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tuna and mussels?
- Tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium, yet mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, folate, and vitamin C.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 902% higher.
- Tuna has 10 times more vitamin B6 than mussels. Tuna has 1.038mg of vitamin B6, while mussels has 0.1mg.
- Tuna has a lower glycemic index than mussels.
We used Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +725% |
| Contains more IronIron | +630.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +246.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +493.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52207.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +635.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +938% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +313.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +206.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +921.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +659.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +634.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +592.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.35µg | 24µg | 902% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 6.8mg | 295% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.07mg | 3mg | 119% |
| Iron | 0.92mg | 6.72mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.038mg | 0.1mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 108.2µg | 89.6µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.42mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 2.67mg | 20% |
| Folate | 2µg | 76µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 369mg | 14% |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.149mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.95mg | 12% |
| Protein | 29.15g | 23.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 527mg | 268mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 91µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 1.212g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 333mg | 285mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.59g | 4.48g | 6% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.205g | 0.85g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.138g | 1.014g | 2% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 172kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.313mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.224mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.27mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.565mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.827mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.438mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.822mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.105g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.044g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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