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Blackberry vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between blackberries and mussels?

  • Blackberries are higher in fiber, yet mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
  • The glycemic index of blackberries is lower.

We used Blackberries, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 8.7% 14% 23% 55% 14% 9.4% 0.13% 84% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.4%
Contains more IronIron +983.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +403.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1195.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +952.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22300%
~equal in Copper ~0.149mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 3.7% 23% 0% 5% 6% 12% 17% 6.9% 0% 50% 19% 4.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +204%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.39 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 9.61 g
Water: 88.15 g
Other: 0.36 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 CarbsCarbs +30%
Contains more WaterWater +44.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1612.2%
Contains more FatsFats +814.3%
Contains more OtherOther +783.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 82%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.28 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2057.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +332.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blackberry Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg 1000%
Manganese 0.646mg 6.8mg 268%
Selenium 0.4µg 89.6µg 162%
Iron 0.62mg 6.72mg 76%
Protein 1.39g 23.8g 45%
Phosphorus 22mg 285mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.42mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.3mg 23%
Fiber 5.3g 0g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Zinc 0.53mg 2.67mg 19%
Vitamin K 19.8µg 17%
Sodium 1mg 369mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 3mg 15%
Folate 25µg 76µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.95mg 13%
Vitamin A 11µg 91µg 9%
Vitamin C 21mg 13.6mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.17mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.28g 1.212g 6%
Calories 43kcal 172kcal 6%
Fats 0.49g 4.48g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.1mg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 37mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.85g 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Potassium 162mg 268mg 3%
Copper 0.165mg 0.149mg 2%
Choline 8.5mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.047g 1.014g 2%
Carbs 9.61g 7.39g 1%
Net carbs 4.31g 7.39g N/A
Calcium 29mg 33mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Blackberry Mussels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Blackberry
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Blackberry
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blackberry
Blackberry contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Blackberry
Blackberry is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
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. Blackberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173946/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.