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Mussels vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mussels and apple strudel different?

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3 than apple strudel.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 991% higher.
  • Mussels contains 36 times more manganese than apple strudel. While mussels contains 6.8mg of manganese, apple strudel contains only 0.19mg.
  • Apple strudel has less cholesterol.

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Strudel, apple are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +311.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.9%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +396.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1305.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +763.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3478.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1368.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.4%

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1580%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10809.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +621.2%
Contains more WaterWater +40.6%
Contains more OtherOther +253.3%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +456.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +222.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +338.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Apple strudel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.22µg 991%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.19mg 287%
Selenium 89.6µg 6.1µg 152%
Iron 6.72mg 0.42mg 79%
Protein 23.8g 3.3g 41%
Phosphorus 285mg 33mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.025mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 5.315g 27%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.19mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.04mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.33mg 17%
Cholesterol 56mg 6mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.27mg 14%
Copper 0.149mg 0.03mg 13%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1.7mg 13%
Folate 76µg 28µg 12%
Carbs 7.39g 41.1g 11%
Sodium 369mg 135mg 10%
Fats 4.48g 11.2g 10%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Vitamin A 91µg 6µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Magnesium 37mg 9mg 7%
Lysine 1.779mg 153mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 3.267g 6%
Saturated fat 0.85g 2.044g 5%
Calories 172kcal 274kcal 5%
Potassium 268mg 149mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.046mg 4%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Calcium 33mg 15mg 2%
Net carbs 7.39g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 25.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Apple strudel
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
265%
Mussels
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel 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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.