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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.
Whiting
Whiting
3
:
6
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Calcium +87.9%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Zinc +403.8%
Contains more Copper +272.5%
Contains more Manganese +5130.8%
Contains more Selenium +118%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Whiting
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +87.9%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Zinc +403.8%
Contains more Copper +272.5%
Contains more Manganese +5130.8%
Contains more Selenium +118%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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.
Whiting
Whiting
4
:
8
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Folate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +823.1%
Whiting
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Mussels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Folate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +823.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whiting
Whiting
1
:
4
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Fats +165.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2550%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Whiting
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Mussels
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 Water +22.2%
Contains more Fats +165.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2550%
Equal in Protein - 23.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whiting
Whiting
1
:
2
Mussels
Mussels
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.5%
Whiting
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whiting Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 23.48g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 1.69g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 116kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 62mg 33mg Whiting
Iron 0.42mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 285mg
Potassium 434mg 268mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg 369mg Whiting
Zinc 0.53mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.04mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.13mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 41.1µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 128IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 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
Folate 15µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
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
Cholesterol 84mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0.85g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 0.276g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whiting Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
286%
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 Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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

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.