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Mussels vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mussels and Baking powder

  • Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.
  • Mussels contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.

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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 Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +1240%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +26600%
Contains more Copper +1390%
Contains more Manganese +61718.2%
Contains more Selenium +44700%
Contains more Calcium +17706.1%
Contains more Iron +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +668.8%
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 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +1240%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +26600%
Contains more Copper +1390%
Contains more Manganese +61718.2%
Contains more Selenium +44700%
Contains more Calcium +17706.1%
Contains more Iron +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +668.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1123%
Contains more Carbs +274.8%
Contains more Other +2016.4%
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
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1123%
Contains more Carbs +274.8%
Contains more Other +2016.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 27.5g Baking powder
Protein 23.8g 0g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 27.7g Baking powder
Calories 172kcal 53kcal Mussels
Fiber 0g 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 33mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 6.72mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 37mg 27mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 268mg 20mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 10600mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.01mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.01mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.011mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0.2µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 0IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
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 Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0g Baking powder
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 0g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Baking powder
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
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 10231mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baking powder
Baking powder is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
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.

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.