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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 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 +13.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more IronIron +1329.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +62%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7807%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg

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% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
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% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.95mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 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 +67.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g
~equal in Water ~61.15g
~equal in Other ~3.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 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 +152.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Whitefish Mussels
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whitefish Mussels Opinion
Calories 172kcal 172kcal
Protein 24.47g 23.8g Whitefish
Fats 7.51g 4.48g Whitefish
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 77mg 56mg Mussels
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Whitefish
Calcium 33mg 33mg
Potassium 406mg 268mg Whitefish
Iron 0.47mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.092mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 1.27mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 346mg 285mg Whitefish
Sodium 65mg 369mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 131IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 39µg 91µg Mussels
Manganese 0.086mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 16.2µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 3mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.1mg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 17µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 1.162g 0.85g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 1.014g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 1.212g Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.267mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.073mg 1.025mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.036mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg 1.676mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg 1.779mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.537mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.853mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg 1.04mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.457mg Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.276g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.506g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.044g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whitefish Mussels
Low Calories diet Equal
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
33%
Whitefish
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.312g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.