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Beetroot vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beetroot and Mussels

  • Beetroot has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 1000% more than Beetroot.

Food varieties used in this article are Beets, raw 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 Potassium +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +740%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +612.5%
Contains more Zinc +662.9%
Contains more Copper +98.7%
Contains more Manganese +1966.9%
Contains more Selenium +12700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Potassium +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +740%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +612.5%
Contains more Zinc +662.9%
Contains more Copper +98.7%
Contains more Manganese +1966.9%
Contains more Selenium +12700%

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 Folate +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +821.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +867.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +798.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +512.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
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 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
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 Folate +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +821.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +867.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +798.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +512.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Water +43.2%
Contains more Protein +1378.3%
Contains more Fats +2535.3%
Contains more Other +194.4%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 +29.4%
Contains more Water +43.2%
Contains more Protein +1378.3%
Contains more Fats +2535.3%
Contains more Other +194.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3068.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1920%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3068.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1920%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 1.61g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.17g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 9.56g 7.39g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 172kcal Mussels
Sugar 6.76g Mussels
Fiber 2.8g 0g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.8mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 23mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 40mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 325mg 268mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 369mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.35mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.075mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.329mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 0.7µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 33IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 109µg 76µg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.047mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.048mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0.068mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0.058mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.018mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.056mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.021mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.85g Beetroot
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Beetroot
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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 Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.823g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $6.5)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.