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Bean raw vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bean raw and Mussels?

  • Bean raw is higher in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, yet Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% more.

We used Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types 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.
Contains more Calcium +242.4%
Contains more Magnesium +375.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.2%
Contains more Potassium +419.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +499.3%
Contains more Iron +32.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +492.3%
Contains more Selenium +221.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 191% 126% 177% 123% 2% 63% 298% 150% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +242.4%
Contains more Magnesium +375.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.2%
Contains more Potassium +419.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +499.3%
Contains more Iron +32.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +492.3%
Contains more Selenium +221.1%

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 B1 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374%
Contains more Folate +590.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 21% 179% 49% 23% 48% 110% 394% 0% 14%
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 B1 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374%
Contains more Folate +590.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +746.4%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +264.2%
Contains more Water +439.7%
Equal in Other - 3.18
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 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 Carbs +746.4%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +264.2%
Contains more Water +439.7%
Equal in Other - 3.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +342.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.8%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.407 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +342.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean raw Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 47.05g 7.39g Bean raw
Protein 21.42g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 1.23g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 62.55g 7.39g Bean raw
Calories 347kcal 172kcal Bean raw
Starch 34.17g Bean raw
Sugar 2.11g Mussels
Fiber 15.5g 0g Bean raw
Calcium 113mg 33mg Bean raw
Iron 5.07mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 176mg 37mg Bean raw
Phosphorus 411mg 285mg Bean raw
Potassium 1393mg 268mg Bean raw
Sodium 12mg 369mg Bean raw
Zinc 2.28mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.893mg 0.149mg Bean raw
Manganese 1.148mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 27.9µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 0IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.21mg Bean raw
Vitamin C 6.3mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.713mg 0.3mg Bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 1.174mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.785mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.474mg 0.1mg Bean raw
Folate 525µg 76µg Bean raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 5.6µg Bean raw
Tryptophan 0.237mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.81mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.871mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.558mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.356mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.259mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 1.095mg 0.853mg Bean raw
Valine 0.998mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.556mg 0.457mg Bean raw
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.235g 0.85g Bean raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.229g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean raw Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
70%
Bean raw
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Bean raw
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.615g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.