Mussels vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mussels and basil different?
- Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, basil is richer in vitamin A and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 1000% higher.
- Mussels has a lower glycemic index (50) than basil (70).
Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Basil, fresh 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +112% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +408.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +492.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29766.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +436.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +782.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +452.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +232.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +190.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +655.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +178.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1052.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0µg | 1000% |
| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 1.148mg | 246% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 0.3µg | 162% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 3.17mg | 44% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 3.15g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 56mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.076mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.385mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.034mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 264µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.81mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 4mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 177mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.902mg | 13% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 23kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 0.64g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 64mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.389g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.041g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.155mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 2.65g | 2% |
| Folate | 76µg | 68µg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.088g | 2% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 295mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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