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Yellowtail vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yellowtail and Mussels

  • Yellowtail has more Vitamin B3, however, Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 948% more than Yellowtail.
  • Mussels has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Yellowtail. Yellowtail has 8.718mg of Vitamin B3, while Mussels has 3mg.
  • Yellowtail contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 Potassium +100.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +298.5%
Contains more Copper +156.9%
Contains more Manganese +35689.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Potassium +100.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +298.5%
Contains more Copper +156.9%
Contains more Manganese +35689.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 37

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Vitamin A +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +369%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1820%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
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 B3 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Vitamin A +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +369%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1820%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 61.15
Equal in Other - 3.18
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 61.15
Equal in Other - 3.18

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellowtail Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 29.67g 23.8g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 4.48g Yellowtail
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 187kcal 172kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 29mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.63mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 201mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 538mg 268mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 369mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.058mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.019mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 104IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 2.9mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 3mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.1mg Yellowtail
Folate 4µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.267mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 1.025mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.036mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.676mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 1.779mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.537mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.853mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 1.04mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.457mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail 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
40%
Yellowtail
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.