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Mussels vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mussels and burrito

  • Burrito has less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 979% more than burrito.
  • Burrito contains 28 times less cholesterol than mussels. Mussels contains 56mg of cholesterol, while burrito contains 2mg.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, burrito, with beans.

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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 29% 16% 27% 78% 58% 19% 19% 59% 52% 55%
Contains more IronIron +223.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +533.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +787.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~40mg

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 3% 0% 0% 0% 73% 65% 35% 55% 32% 63% 0% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1411.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4700%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.92mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
6% 6% 33% 53% 2%
Protein: 6.48 g
Fats: 6.22 g
Carbs: 32.92 g
Water: 52.53 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +267.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +71.9%
Contains more FatsFats +38.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +345.5%

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
54% 37% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.174 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.551 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Burrito DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.5µg 979%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.4mg 278%
Selenium 89.6µg 10.1µg 145%
Iron 6.72mg 2.08mg 58%
Protein 23.8g 6.48g 35%
Phosphorus 285mg 45mg 34%
Cholesterol 56mg 2mg 18%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.7mg 18%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.9mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.28mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.85g 3.174g 11%
Vitamin A 91µg 10%
Carbs 7.39g 32.92g 9%
Folate 76µg 40µg 9%
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.87mg 7%
Choline 26.8mg 5%
Sodium 369mg 454mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.551g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.14mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 2.184g 3%
Fats 4.48g 6.22g 3%
Copper 0.149mg 0.174mg 3%
Calories 172kcal 206kcal 2%
Calcium 33mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.92mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.29mg 1%
Potassium 268mg 301mg 1%
Magnesium 37mg 40mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 32.92g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.079mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.27mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.504mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.343mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.351mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.319mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.172mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Burrito
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
28%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.324g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Burrito
Burrito is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Burrito - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172038/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.