Mussels vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mussels and baby food
- Mussels has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, baby food is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, fiber, and copper.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1000% more than baby food.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.
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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 ZincZinc | +11.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +245.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +170.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2121.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +606.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +491.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +712.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +546.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1057.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +812.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +893.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~4.4g
~equal in
Other
~3.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.769g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0µg | 1000% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 47.5mg | 510% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 296% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 34.714mg | 198% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 2.438mg | 178% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 2.717mg | 177% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 25.9µg | 116% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 733mg | 70% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.5g | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 25% | |
| Protein | 23.8g | 12.2g | 23% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 73.4g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.334mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 3mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 100mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 392mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 2.3mg | 13% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 379kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 1µg | 10% |
| Folate | 76µg | 43µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.189mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 437mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 1.697g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 1.074mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 2.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 4.48g | 4.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 65.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.769g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 1.206g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
164%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
260%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.