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Adzuki bean vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Adzuki bean and Mussels?

  • Adzuki bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Zinc, and Magnesium, yet Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.

We used Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
7
:
3
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +243.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains more Potassium +367.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +88.8%
Contains more Copper +634.2%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Manganese +293.1%
Contains more Selenium +2790.3%
Adzuki bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 187% 91% 164% 111% 1% 138% 365% 226% 17%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +243.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains more Potassium +367.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +88.8%
Contains more Copper +634.2%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Manganese +293.1%
Contains more Selenium +2790.3%

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.
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
5
:
5
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251%
Contains more Folate +718.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1688.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Adzuki bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 114% 51% 50% 89% 81% 467% 0% 0%
Mussels
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 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251%
Contains more Folate +718.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1688.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
2
:
3
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Carbs +751.2%
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Fats +745.3%
Contains more Water +355%
Equal in Other - 3.18
Adzuki bean
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Mussels
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 +751.2%
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Fats +745.3%
Contains more Water +355%
Equal in Other - 3.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
1
:
2
Mussels
Mussels
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1928%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +972.6%
Adzuki bean
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1928%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +972.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Adzuki bean Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 7.39g Adzuki bean
Protein 19.87g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.53g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 62.9g 7.39g Adzuki bean
Calories 329kcal 172kcal Adzuki bean
Fiber 12.7g 0g Adzuki bean
Calcium 66mg 33mg Adzuki bean
Iron 4.98mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 127mg 37mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 381mg 285mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 1254mg 268mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 5mg 369mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 5.04mg 2.67mg Adzuki bean
Copper 1.094mg 0.149mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 1.73mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 3.1µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 17IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.455mg 0.3mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 2.63mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 1.471mg 0.95mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.1mg Adzuki bean
Folate 622µg 76µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.191mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.674mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.791mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.668mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.497mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.21mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 1.052mg 0.853mg Adzuki bean
Valine 1.023mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.524mg 0.457mg Adzuki bean
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.85g Adzuki bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean 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
71%
Adzuki bean
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Adzuki bean
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $5)
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.
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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.