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Mussels vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mussels and broad bean raw different?

  • Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc, while broad bean raw is higher in fiber, copper, and folate.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than broad bean raw.
  • Broad bean raw has a higher glycemic index (79) than mussels (50).

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Beans, fava, in pod, raw types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more IronIron +333.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +167%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +928.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +169.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +435.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.104mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200.5%
Contains more FatsFats +513.7%
Contains more OtherOther +183.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.6%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +875%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Broad bean raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.661mg 267%
Selenium 89.6µg 0.8µg 161%
Iron 6.72mg 1.55mg 65%
Vitamin K 40.9µg 34%
Protein 23.8g 7.92g 32%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Copper 0.149mg 0.402mg 28%
Phosphorus 285mg 129mg 22%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Folate 76µg 148µg 18%
Sodium 369mg 25mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.225mg 15%
Zinc 2.67mg 1mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.133mg 14%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 3.7mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.29mg 10%
Vitamin A 91µg 17µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.342g 6%
Fats 4.48g 0.73g 6%
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.249mg 5%
Calories 172kcal 88kcal 4%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.118g 3%
Carbs 7.39g 17.63g 3%
Potassium 268mg 332mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.104g 2%
Magnesium 37mg 33mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 10.13g N/A
Calcium 33mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 9.21g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.104mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Broad bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Mussels
33%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.732g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.