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Mussels vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mussels and romano cheese

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, romano cheese is higher in calcium and phosphorus.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 953% more than romano cheese.
  • Mussels has 340 times more manganese than romano cheese. While mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, romano cheese has only 0.02mg.
  • Mussels has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, romano.

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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% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.6%
Contains more IronIron +772.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +396.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +517.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3124.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.58mg

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 0% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3796.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2042.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +985.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~96µg

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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.6%
Contains more WaterWater +97.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.6%
Contains more FatsFats +501.3%
Contains more OtherOther +111.3%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +673%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Romano cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 1.12µg 953%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.02mg 295%
Selenium 89.6µg 14.5µg 137%
Calcium 33mg 1064mg 103%
Saturated fat 0.85g 17.115g 74%
Iron 6.72mg 0.77mg 74%
Phosphorus 285mg 760mg 68%
Sodium 369mg 1433mg 46%
Fats 4.48g 26.94g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.037mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.077mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 7.838g 17%
Folate 76µg 7µg 17%
Cholesterol 56mg 104mg 16%
Protein 23.8g 31.8g 16%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Copper 0.149mg 0.03mg 13%
Calories 172kcal 387kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.424mg 11%
Potassium 268mg 86mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.593g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.37mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin A 91µg 96µg 1%
Zinc 2.67mg 2.58mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.085mg 1%
Magnesium 37mg 41mg 1%
Carbs 7.39g 3.63g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 1.231mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Romano cheese
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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 1064mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.265g)
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.
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.

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.