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Horseradish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between horseradish and mussels

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and zinc in mussels is higher than in horseradish.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1000% more than horseradish.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of horseradish is 35.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Horseradish, prepared 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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
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 more CalciumCalcium +69.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +221.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +819.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5296.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3100%
~equal in Potassium ~268mg

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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
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 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +677.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +921.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 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 +52.8%
Contains more WaterWater +39.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1916.9%
Contains more FatsFats +549.3%
Contains more OtherOther +80.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 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 -89.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +680%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horseradish Mussels
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Horseradish Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg 1000%
Manganese 0.126mg 6.8mg 290%
Selenium 2.8µg 89.6µg 158%
Iron 0.42mg 6.72mg 79%
Protein 1.18g 23.8g 45%
Phosphorus 31mg 285mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.42mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.3mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.95mg 17%
Zinc 0.83mg 2.67mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 3mg 16%
Vitamin C 24.9mg 13.6mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Copper 0.058mg 0.149mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 1.212g 6%
Calories 48kcal 172kcal 6%
Fats 0.69g 4.48g 6%
Folate 57µg 76µg 5%
Saturated fat 0.09g 0.85g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.13g 1.014g 2%
Calcium 56mg 33mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.1mg 2%
Sodium 420mg 369mg 2%
Potassium 246mg 268mg 1%
Carbs 11.29g 7.39g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Net carbs 7.99g 7.39g N/A
Sugar 7.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
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
Horseradish 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
13%
Horseradish
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Horseradish
Horseradish is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.