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Italian sausage raw vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Italian sausage raw and Mussels

  • Italian sausage raw has more Vitamin B1, while Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 962% higher.
  • Mussels contains 13 times less Saturated Fat than Italian sausage raw. Italian sausage raw contains 11.27g of Saturated Fat, while Mussels contains 0.85g.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
0
:
10
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +469.5%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +11624.1%
Contains more Selenium +261.3%
Equal in Potassium - 268
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +469.5%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +11624.1%
Contains more Selenium +261.3%
Equal in Potassium - 268

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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
3
:
6
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2537.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Mussels
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 B1 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2537.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
1
:
4
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Fats +599.3%
Contains more Protein +67%
Contains more Carbs +1036.9%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Mussels
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 +599.3%
Contains more Protein +67%
Contains more Carbs +1036.9%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +18.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
2
:
1
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1314.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1314.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 14.25g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 31.33g 4.48g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 346kcal 172kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 18mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 1.18mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 14mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 142mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 253mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 731mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 1.79mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.08mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.058mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 24.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 0IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 2mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 3mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.1mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 8µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.563mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.52mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0.956mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.083mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.346mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.572mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.411mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 76mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 11.27g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 1.014g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 1.212g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.