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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 from 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.

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.
Contains more Iron +4700%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains more Zinc +506.8%
Contains more Copper +727.8%
Contains more Manganese +61718.2%
Contains more Selenium +4877.8%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +4700%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains more Zinc +506.8%
Contains more Copper +727.8%
Contains more Manganese +61718.2%
Contains more Selenium +4877.8%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1927%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1927%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +417.4%
Contains more Water +619.4%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Contains more Fats +80.8%
Contains more Carbs +941.9%
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 Protein +417.4%
Contains more Water +619.4%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Contains more Fats +80.8%
Contains more Carbs +941.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 77g Caramel
Protein 23.8g 4.6g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 7.39g 77g Caramel
Calories 172kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Mussels
Calcium 33mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 6.72mg 0.14mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 17mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 114mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 214mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 245mg Caramel
Zinc 2.67mg 0.44mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.018mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.011mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 1.8µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 42IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 12µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.4mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.103mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.256mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.148mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.62mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.056mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 4µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.3µg Mussels
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.06mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.192mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.258mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.417mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.338mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.107mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.205mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.285mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.115mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 7mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 0.85g 2.476g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
286%
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 contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
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.