Abalone vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Abalone and Mussels
- Abalone has more Vitamin B5, while Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin C.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 971% higher.
- Mussels contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Abalone. Abalone contains 2.87mg of Vitamin B5, while Mussels contains 0.95mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Mussels is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +181.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9614.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +202.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +655.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5980% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3378.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +442.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +170.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -48.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 189kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 19.63g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 6.78g | 4.48g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 13.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.05g | 7.39g |
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| Carbs | 11.05g | 7.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 94mg | 56mg |
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| Magnesium | 56mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 284mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 3.8mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.228mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 0.95mg | 2.67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 217mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 591mg | 369mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 91µg |
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| Manganese | 0.07mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 51.8µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.22mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.9mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 2.87mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.69µg | 24µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 76µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.646g | 0.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.741g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.676g | 1.212g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.224mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 0.838mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.854mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.386mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 1.433mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.715mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 0.86mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.378mg | 0.457mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.054g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.046g | 0.044g |
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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
33%
264%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.796g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Abalone is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.