USDA-derived comparison

Mussels vs Sea Bass

Mussels leads for Selenium, Vitamin B12 and Iron; Sea Bass answers with Vitamin B6.

Who each is for: Choose mussels for selenium and vitamin B12. Choose sea Bass for vitamin B6.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Mussels

Typical serving: 1 serving (100g)

30/100

More seleniumMore vitamin B12More ironMore folate
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Sea Bass

Typical serving: 1 fillet (130g)

14/100

More vitamin B6
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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientMusselsSea Bass
Calories172 kcal124 kcal
Protein24 g24 g
Carbs7 g0 g
Fat4 g3 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat1 g1 g
Sodium369 mg87 mg
Potassium268 mg328 mg
Calcium33 mg13 mg
Iron6.7 mg0.4 mg
Magnesium37 mg53 mg
Zinc2.7 mg0.5 mg
Vitamin C14 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B1224 µg0.3 µg
Folate76 µg6 µg

Servings differ: 1 serving of mussels is about 100g, 1 fillet of sea bass about 130g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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