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Mussels vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mussels and Avocado

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Avocado has more Fiber.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 +175%
Contains more Iron +1121.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +448.1%
Contains more Zinc +317.2%
Contains more Manganese +4688.7%
Contains more Selenium +22300%
Contains more Potassium +81%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
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 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +1121.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +448.1%
Contains more Zinc +317.2%
Contains more Manganese +4688.7%
Contains more Selenium +22300%
Contains more Potassium +81%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +27.5%

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 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +36%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157%
Equal in Folate - 81
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 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +36%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157%
Equal in Folate - 81

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1090%
Contains more Other +101.3%
Contains more Fats +227.2%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +19.8%
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
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +1090%
Contains more Other +101.3%
Contains more Fats +227.2%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +19.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +866.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +866.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 1.83g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 2g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 7.39g 8.53g Avocado
Calories 172kcal 160kcal Mussels
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Mussels
Fiber 0g 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 33mg 12mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.55mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 29mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 52mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 369mg 7mg Avocado
Zinc 2.67mg 0.64mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.19mg Avocado
Manganese 6.8mg 0.142mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0.4µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 146IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 7µg Mussels
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 13.6mg 10mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.067mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.13mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.738mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 76µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.025mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.073mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.084mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.143mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.132mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.038mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.097mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.107mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.049mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 0.85g 2.126g Mussels
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 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Avocado
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
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.276g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.