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Mussels vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mussels and caramel different?

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1 than caramel.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 988% higher.
  • Mussels contains 618 times more manganese than caramel. While mussels contains 6.8mg of manganese, caramel contains only 0.011mg.
  • Caramel has less cholesterol.
  • Mussels has a lower glycemic index (50) than caramel (65).

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Candies, caramels 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.
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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.2%
Contains more IronIron +4700%
Contains more CopperCopper +727.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +506.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61718.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4877.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.6%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +658.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1927%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
~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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +417.4%
Contains more WaterWater +619.4%
Contains more OtherOther +76.7%
Contains more FatsFats +80.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +941.9%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.3µg 988%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.011mg 295%
Selenium 89.6µg 1.8µg 160%
Iron 6.72mg 0.14mg 82%
Protein 23.8g 4.6g 38%
Phosphorus 285mg 114mg 24%
Carbs 7.39g 77g 23%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.44mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.148mg 18%
Folate 76µg 4µg 18%
Cholesterol 56mg 7mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.103mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 3.478g 15%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.4mg 15%
Copper 0.149mg 0.018mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.256mg 13%
Calories 172kcal 382kcal 11%
Calcium 33mg 138mg 11%
Vitamin A 91µg 12µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.85g 2.476g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.62mg 7%
Fats 4.48g 8.1g 6%
Sodium 369mg 245mg 5%
Magnesium 37mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.056mg 3%
Potassium 268mg 214mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 1.542g 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 77g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.115mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $5.5)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.