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Mussels vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mussels and Arugula

  • Mussels is richer than Arugula in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Arugula, raw.

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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 Iron +360.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +448.1%
Contains more Zinc +468.1%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +2018.4%
Contains more Selenium +29766.7%
Contains more Calcium +384.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Iron +360.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +448.1%
Contains more Zinc +468.1%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +2018.4%
Contains more Selenium +29766.7%
Contains more Calcium +384.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%

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 B1 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +883.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +680.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.3%
Contains more Folate +27.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +883.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +680.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.3%
Contains more Folate +27.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +822.5%
Contains more Fats +578.8%
Contains more Carbs +102.5%
Contains more Other +127.1%
Contains more Water +50%
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% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +822.5%
Contains more Fats +578.8%
Contains more Carbs +102.5%
Contains more Other +127.1%
Contains more Water +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1969.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1969.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 2.05g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 2.58g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.66g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 3.65g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 25kcal Mussels
Sugar 2.05g Mussels
Fiber 0g 1.6g Arugula
Calcium 33mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 6.72mg 1.46mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 285mg 52mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 369mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 2.67mg 0.47mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.076mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.321mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0.3µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 13.6mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.044mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.086mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.305mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.437mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.073mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin K 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Arugula
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.086g Arugula
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.049g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.319g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Arugula
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
286%
Mussels
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.764g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.