Mussels vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mussels and caesar salad
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, caesar salad has more calcium.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 983% more.
- Caesar salad is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +187.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2018.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +606.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +112.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +326.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.4µg | 983% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.321mg | 282% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 31.4µg | 106% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 2.34mg | 55% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 13.39g | 21% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 233mg | 20% |
| Folate | 76µg | 19% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 4.206g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 24mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.61mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.447mg | 10% |
| Starch | 25.29g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.297mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 31.5g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 231mg | 8% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 9.54g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.377mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 265kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 369mg | 454mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.126mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 170mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 2.38g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 1.461g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 3.237mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 78µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.02g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.137mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.356g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
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.