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Chowder vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chowder and mussels

  • The amount of vitamin A and polyunsaturated fat in chowder is higher than in mussels.
  • Chowder covers your daily vitamin A needs 17% more than mussels.
  • Mussels contains less saturated fat.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of chowder is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 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 -19%

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% 19% 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% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56.9%
~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
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 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 FatsFats +40.6%
Contains more WaterWater +34.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +667.7%
Contains more OtherOther +218%
~equal in Carbs ~7.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 296%
Selenium 89.6µg 163%
Iron 6.72mg 84%
Phosphorus 285mg 41%
Protein 3.1g 23.8g 41%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 25%
Zinc 2.67mg 24%
Folate 76µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3mg 19%
Copper 0.149mg 17%
Cholesterol 11mg 56mg 15%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 15%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Potassium 268mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 1.212g 5%
Saturated fat 1.75g 0.85g 4%
Calories 99kcal 172kcal 4%
Vitamin A 58µg 91µg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Sodium 299mg 369mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Fats 6.3g 4.48g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.27g 1.014g 1%
Carbs 7.5g 7.39g 0%
Net carbs 6.6g 7.39g 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 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chowder 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
1%
Chowder
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.