Mussels vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mussels and chicken sandwich?
- Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin C, yet chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 995% more.
- Mussels has 31 times more manganese than chicken sandwich. While mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, chicken sandwich has only 0.219mg.
- The amount of sodium in mussels is lower.
- The glycemic index of mussels is lower.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +279.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +122.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +337.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -51% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3005% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75.8% |
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 | +1600% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2933.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18361.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +61.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +157.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.13µg | 995% |
Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.219mg | 286% |
Selenium | 89.6µg | 19.9µg | 127% |
Iron | 6.72mg | 1.77mg | 62% |
Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 7.72mg | 30% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.383mg | 22% |
Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.61mg | 19% |
Sodium | 369mg | 753mg | 17% |
Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
Protein | 23.8g | 16.28g | 15% |
Phosphorus | 285mg | 185mg | 14% |
Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0.8mg | 14% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 3.177g | 13% |
Fats | 4.48g | 11.19g | 10% |
Vitamin A | 91µg | 3µg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.3mg | 9% |
Copper | 0.149mg | 0.067mg | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 4.481g | 9% |
Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
Folate | 76µg | 47µg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 56mg | 35mg | 7% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
Saturated fat | 0.85g | 2.123g | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
Carbs | 7.39g | 20.89g | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
Calories | 172kcal | 250kcal | 4% |
Calcium | 33mg | 58mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 37mg | 24mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
Potassium | 268mg | 245mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
Net carbs | 7.39g | 19.49g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.64g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.779mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.04mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.457mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | N/A |
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:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +24.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +17.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +149.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +182.7% |
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
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +341.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162.1% |