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Mussels vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mussels and Cassava different?

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5 than Cassava.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Cassava, raw 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 Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +2388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +955.6%
Contains more Zinc +685.3%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +1670.8%
Contains more Selenium +12700%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Equal in Potassium - 271
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 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +2388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +955.6%
Contains more Zinc +685.3%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +1670.8%
Contains more Selenium +12700%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Equal in Potassium - 271

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 +2238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +787.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.5%
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 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +787.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1650%
Contains more Fats +1500%
Contains more Other +412.9%
Contains more Carbs +415%
Equal in Water - 59.68
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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +1650%
Contains more Fats +1500%
Contains more Other +412.9%
Contains more Carbs +415%
Equal in Water - 59.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1252%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2425%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1252%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2425%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 23.8g 1.36g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.28g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 172kcal 160kcal Mussels
Sugar 1.7g Mussels
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 33mg 16mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.27mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 21mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 27mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 271mg Cassava
Sodium 369mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 2.67mg 0.34mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.1mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.384mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0.7µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 13IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 1µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 13.6mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.087mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.048mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.854mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.107mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.088mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 27µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.019mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.028mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.027mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.039mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.044mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.011mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.026mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.035mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.02mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.074g Cassava
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 0.075g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.048g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.776g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $6.8)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.