Hamburger vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hamburgers and mussels
- Hamburgers have more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 940% more than hamburgers.
- Mussels contains 6 times less saturated fat than hamburgers. Hamburgers contain 5.096g of saturated fat, while mussels contains 0.85g.
- The glycemic index of hamburgers is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 CalciumCalcium | +209.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3033.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +206.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +220.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +226.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +441.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +218.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 24µg | 940% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 6.8mg | 286% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 163% | |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 6.72mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 285mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 0.85g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 4.48g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.42mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.95mg | 13% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 23.8g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 1.014g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 1.212g | 6% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 172kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 7.39g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.149mg | 6% |
| Folate | 56µg | 76µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 369mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 2.67mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 268mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 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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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
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265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $7)