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Liqueur vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between liqueur and mussels

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate in mussels is higher than in liqueur.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 997% more than liqueur.
  • Mussels has 11 times less saturated fat than liqueur. Liqueur has 9.664g of saturated fat, while mussels has 0.85g.
  • Liqueur has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of liqueur is 80, while the glycemic index of mussels is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, liqueur, coffee with cream, 34 proof 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 1.4% 4.8% 2.8% 4.9% 13% 4.4% 21% 12% 0.78% 2.2%
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 less SodiumSodium -75.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +737.5%
Contains more IronIron +5069.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +272.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1568.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +470%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22300%

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 0.67% 58% 9% 0% 2.8% 13% 1.5% 5.2% 2.5% 10% 3.3% 1.5% 4.4%
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 AVitamin A +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +992%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29900%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 16% 21% 47% 14%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 15.7 g
Carbs: 20.9 g
Water: 46.5 g
Other: 14.1 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 FatsFats +250.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.8%
Contains more OtherOther +343.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +750%
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.664 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.669 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +339.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liqueur Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 24µg 997%
Manganese 0.006mg 6.8mg 295%
Selenium 0.4µg 89.6µg 162%
Iron 0.13mg 6.72mg 82%
Protein 2.8g 23.8g 42%
Saturated fat 9.664g 0.85g 40%
Phosphorus 50mg 285mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.42mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.3mg 24%
Zinc 0.16mg 2.67mg 23%
Folate 2µg 76µg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 3mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.087mg 0.95mg 17%
Fats 15.7g 4.48g 17%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 13.6mg 15%
Copper 0.04mg 0.149mg 12%
Sodium 92mg 369mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.458g 1.014g 9%
Vitamin A 173µg 91µg 9%
Calories 327kcal 172kcal 8%
Magnesium 2mg 37mg 8%
Potassium 32mg 268mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.011mg 0.1mg 7%
Carbs 20.9g 7.39g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 1.212g 4%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Cholesterol 58mg 56mg 1%
Choline 8.1mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 7.39g N/A
Sugar 19.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.127mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.17mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.275mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 0.223mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.07mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.136mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.188mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 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
Liqueur 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
9%
Liqueur
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Liqueur
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.814g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liqueur
Liqueur contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Liqueur
Liqueur 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. Liqueur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175098/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.