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Mussels vs. Blackberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mussels and blackberries?

  • Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet blackberries are higher in fiber.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
  • The glycemic index of blackberries is lower.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Blackberries, raw types 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 14% 8.7% 14% 23% 55% 14% 9.4% 0.13% 84% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.4%
Contains more IronIron +983.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +403.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1195.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +952.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22300%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 70% 3.7% 23% 0% 5% 6% 12% 17% 6.9% 0% 50% 19% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +204%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.39 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 9.61 g
Water: 88.15 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1612.2%
Contains more FatsFats +814.3%
Contains more OtherOther +783.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30%
Contains more WaterWater +44.2%

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
4% 14% 82%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.28 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2057.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +332.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Blackberry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.646mg 268%
Selenium 89.6µg 0.4µg 162%
Iron 6.72mg 0.62mg 76%
Protein 23.8g 1.39g 45%
Phosphorus 285mg 22mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.026mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.02mg 23%
Fiber 0g 5.3g 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.53mg 19%
Vitamin K 19.8µg 17%
Sodium 369mg 1mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.646mg 15%
Folate 76µg 25µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.276mg 13%
Vitamin A 91µg 11µg 9%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 21mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.17mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.28g 6%
Calories 172kcal 43kcal 6%
Fats 4.48g 0.49g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.03mg 5%
Magnesium 37mg 20mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.014g 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Potassium 268mg 162mg 3%
Copper 0.149mg 0.165mg 2%
Choline 8.5mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.047g 2%
Carbs 7.39g 9.61g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 4.31g N/A
Calcium 33mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
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 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Blackberry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
265%
Mussels
17%
Blackberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
23%
Blackberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blackberry
Blackberry contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Blackberry
Blackberry is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
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. Blackberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173946/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.