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Ice cream vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ice cream and Mussels

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Folate in Mussels is higher than in Ice cream.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 984% more than Ice cream.
  • Mussels has 8 times less Saturated Fat than Ice cream. Ice cream has 6.79g of Saturated Fat, while Mussels has 0.85g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, vanilla 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 Calcium +287.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Iron +7366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +287%
Contains more Copper +547.8%
Contains more Manganese +84900%
Contains more Selenium +4877.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +287.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Iron +7366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +287%
Contains more Copper +547.8%
Contains more Manganese +84900%
Contains more Selenium +4877.8%

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 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Folate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6053.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Folate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6053.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +145.5%
Contains more Carbs +219.4%
Contains more Protein +580%
Contains more Other +253.3%
Equal in Water - 61.15
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +145.5%
Contains more Carbs +219.4%
Contains more Protein +580%
Contains more Other +253.3%
Equal in Water - 61.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.1%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 7.39g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 11g 4.48g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 7.39g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 172kcal Ice cream
Sugar 21.22g Mussels
Fiber 0.7g 0g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 33mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 14mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 105mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 199mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 80mg 369mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.023mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.008mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 1.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 421IU 304IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 91µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 5µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.146mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.195mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0.316mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0.258mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.081mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.217mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.088mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 44mg 56mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 1.014g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.