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Ladyfinger vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ladyfinger and Mussels different?

  • Ladyfinger is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 969% more than Ladyfinger.
  • Ladyfinger contains 4 times more Cholesterol than Mussels. Ladyfinger contains 221mg of Cholesterol, while Mussels contains 56mg.

Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.

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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 +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Contains more Iron +87.7%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +137.2%
Contains more Zinc +134.2%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +2733.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Contains more Iron +87.7%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +137.2%
Contains more Zinc +134.2%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +2733.3%

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 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.42
Equal in Folate - 76
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
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 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.42
Equal in Folate - 76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +103.1%
Contains more Carbs +707.8%
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Water +213.6%
Contains more Other +189.1%
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 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 +103.1%
Contains more Carbs +707.8%
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Water +213.6%
Contains more Other +189.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ladyfinger Mussels
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ladyfinger Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 7.39g Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 9.1g 4.48g Ladyfinger
Carbs 59.7g 7.39g Ladyfinger
Calories 363kcal 172kcal Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 0g Ladyfinger
Calcium 47mg 33mg Ladyfinger
Iron 3.58mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 12mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 173mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 113mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 147mg 369mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 1.14mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.095mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.24mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 556IU 304IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 91µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.42mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.95mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.1mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 76µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.467mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.516mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0.861mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0.679mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.268mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.579mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.248mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 221mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 3.022g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 1.014g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 1.212g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger 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
41%
Ladyfinger
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.172g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.