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Chocolate vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate and Mussels?

  • Chocolate is higher in Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Iron, yet Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 990% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mussels is lower.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 +69.7%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Magnesium +294.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Copper +589.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Manganese +379.2%
Contains more Selenium +2886.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Magnesium +294.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Copper +589.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Manganese +379.2%
Contains more Selenium +2886.7%

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 A +508%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10334.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 A +508%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10334.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +598.2%
Contains more Carbs +727.7%
Contains more Protein +387.7%
Contains more Water +6204.1%
Contains more Other +87.1%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Fats +598.2%
Contains more Carbs +727.7%
Contains more Protein +387.7%
Contains more Water +6204.1%
Contains more Other +87.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +840.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +840.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 7.39g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 31.28g 4.48g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 7.39g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 172kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Mussels
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 33mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 6.72mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 37mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 559mg 268mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 369mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 1.028mg 0.149mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 3µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 50IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 8mg 56mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Mussels
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 1.014g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.212g Mussels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.669g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $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.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.