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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
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 PotassiumPotassium +100.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +298.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35689.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 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 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +369%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1820%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +24.7%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~61.15g
~equal in Other ~3.18g

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
Calories 187kcal 172kcal Yellowtail
Protein 29.67g 23.8g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 4.48g Yellowtail
Vitamin C 2.9mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 71mg 56mg Mussels
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Yellowtail
Calcium 29mg 33mg Mussels
Potassium 538mg 268mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.058mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 0.67mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 201mg 285mg Mussels
Sodium 50mg 369mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 31µg 91µg Mussels
Manganese 0.019mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 4µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail 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
37%
Yellowtail
264%
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.