Whitefish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Whitefish and Mussels different?
- Whitefish is richer in Vitamin B6, while Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Folate, and Zinc.
- Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 960% more than Whitefish.
- Whitefish contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Mussels. Whitefish contains 0.346mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels contains 0.1mg.
- Whitefish is lower in Sodium.
Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.
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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.
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Magnesium
+13.5%
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Phosphorus
+21.4%
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Potassium
+51.5%
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Sodium
-82.4%
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Iron
+1329.8%
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Zinc
+110.2%
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Copper
+62%
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Manganese
+7807%
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Selenium
+453.1%
Equal in Calcium - 33
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Magnesium
+13.5%
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Phosphorus
+21.4%
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Potassium
+51.5%
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Sodium
-82.4%
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Iron
+1329.8%
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Zinc
+110.2%
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Copper
+62%
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Manganese
+7807%
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Selenium
+453.1%
Equal in Calcium - 33
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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Vitamin B3
+28.2%
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Vitamin B6
+246%
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Vitamin A
+132.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+75.4%
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Vitamin B2
+172.7%
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Folate
+347.1%
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Vitamin B12
+2400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95
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Vitamin B3
+28.2%
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Vitamin B6
+246%
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Vitamin A
+132.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+75.4%
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Vitamin B2
+172.7%
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Folate
+347.1%
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Vitamin B12
+2400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+67.6%
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Carbs
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Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 61.15
Equal in Other - 3.18
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Fats
+67.6%
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Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 61.15
Equal in Other - 3.18
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+152.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+127.3%
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Saturated Fat
-26.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+152.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+127.3%
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Saturated Fat
-26.9%
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Protein | 24.47g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 7.51g | 4.48g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Calories | 172kcal | 172kcal | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 33mg | |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 6.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 285mg |
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| Potassium | 406mg | 268mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 369mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 2.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.092mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.086mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 39µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 76µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 24µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.073mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.989mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 2.248mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.955mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.261mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.457mg |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 56mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.162g | 0.85g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.559g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g | 1.212g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
286%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whitefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.312g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)