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Kumquat vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kumquat and mussels

  • Kumquat is richer in vitamin C and fiber, yet mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 1000% higher.
  • Mussels has a lower glycemic index than kumquat.

Food types used in this article are Kumquats, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 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 more CalciumCalcium +87.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.1%
Contains more IronIron +681.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1470.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4937%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 146% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
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 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +599.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 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 +115.2%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1166%
Contains more FatsFats +420.9%
Contains more OtherOther +523.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 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 -87.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +558.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +608.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg 1000%
Manganese 0.135mg 6.8mg 290%
Selenium 0µg 89.6µg 163%
Iron 0.86mg 6.72mg 73%
Protein 1.88g 23.8g 44%
Phosphorus 19mg 285mg 38%
Vitamin C 43.9mg 13.6mg 34%
Fiber 6.5g 0g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.42mg 25%
Zinc 0.17mg 2.67mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.3mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 3mg 16%
Sodium 10mg 369mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.95mg 15%
Folate 17µg 76µg 15%
Vitamin A 15µg 91µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 1.212g 7%
Copper 0.095mg 0.149mg 6%
Fats 0.86g 4.48g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.1mg 5%
Calories 71kcal 172kcal 5%
Magnesium 20mg 37mg 4%
Calcium 62mg 33mg 3%
Carbs 15.9g 7.39g 3%
Saturated fat 0.103g 0.85g 3%
Potassium 186mg 268mg 2%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 1.014g 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 9.4g 7.39g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 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 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat 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
18%
Kumquat
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.747g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.