Mussels vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mussels and cheese sandwich different?
- Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, and zinc, while cheese sandwich is higher in calcium and phosphorus.
- Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 995% more than cheese sandwich.
- Mussels contains 8 times more cholesterol than cheese sandwich. Mussels contains 56mg of cholesterol, while cheese sandwich contains 7mg.
Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types were 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 IronIron | +156.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +206.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +527.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +268.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +518.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34% |
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 | +806.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +19900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161% |
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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1810.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +458% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +687.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.5% |
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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +920.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +656.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.12µg | 995% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 1.083mg | 249% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 24.3µg | 119% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 9.166g | 53% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 2.62mg | 51% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 25g | 32% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 9.8g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 10.351g | 23% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 839mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 58.2g | 17% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 204mg | 17% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 497kcal | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 7mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.87mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 4.129g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 382mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 1.5mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.261mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 21µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.622mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.358mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Folate | 76µg | 64µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.427mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 3.185mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 306mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.219mg | 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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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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