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Whiting vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whiting and Mussels different?

  • Mussels is higher than Whiting in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 892% more than Whiting.

Fish, whiting, 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 19% 19% 38% 16% 13% 14% 122% 17% 17% 224%
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 CalciumCalcium +87.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +272.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +403.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5130.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +118%
~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% 7.7% 7.6% 54% 17% 14% 31% 15% 42% 325% 0.25% 11% 45%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +823.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +406.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 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 WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more FatsFats +165.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2550%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.587 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +127.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whiting Mussels Opinion
Calories 116kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 23.48g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 1.69g 4.48g Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 84mg 56mg Mussels
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Mussels
Calcium 62mg 33mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 268mg Whiting
Iron 0.42mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.04mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 0.53mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 285mg
Sodium 132mg 369mg Whiting
Vitamin A 128IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 38µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Manganese 0.13mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 41.1µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.1mg Whiting
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Folate 15µg 76µg Mussels
Choline 83.3mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0.85g Whiting
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.029mg 1.025mg Whiting
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.036mg Whiting
Leucine 1.908mg 1.676mg Whiting
Lysine 2.156mg 1.779mg Whiting
Methionine 0.695mg 0.537mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.853mg Whiting
Valine 1.21mg 1.04mg Whiting
Histidine 0.691mg 0.457mg Whiting
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 0.276g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.044g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whiting 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
44%
Whiting
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whiting
Whiting contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.