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Carbonated water vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carbonated water and Mussels?

  • Carbonated water has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B5 than Mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.

We used Beverages, carbonated, club soda 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 1.5% 0.18% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 2.7% 0.13% 0%
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 -94.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +560%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13300%
Contains more IronIron +67100%
Contains more CopperCopper +2383.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2570%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +679900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +63.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3080%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carbonated water Mussels Opinion
Calories 0kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 0g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0g 4.48g Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Carbonated water
Magnesium 1mg 37mg Mussels
Calcium 5mg 33mg Mussels
Potassium 2mg 268mg Mussels
Iron 0.01mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.006mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 0.1mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 0mg 285mg Mussels
Sodium 21mg 369mg Carbonated water
Vitamin A 0IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 91µg Mussels
Manganese 0.001mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 0µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 0mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 0µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0g 0.85g Carbonated water
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0mg 0.457mg Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carbonated water 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
0%
Carbonated water
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Carbonated water
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 - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is cheaper (difference - $6.9)

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. Carbonated water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174842/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.