Mussels vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mussels and chocolate?
- Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet chocolate is higher in copper, fiber, magnesium, and iron.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 990% more.
- Mussels has 30 times more selenium than chocolate. While mussels has 89.6µg of selenium, chocolate has only 3µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mussels is lower.
- The glycemic index of chocolate is lower.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 ZincZinc | +32.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +379.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2886.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +294.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +589.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +740% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +313.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +219.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10334.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +387.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6204.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +598.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +727.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +840.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.092g
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.23µg | 990% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 1.419mg | 234% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 3µg | 157% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 1.028mg | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 18.519g | 80% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 31.28g | 41% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 4.88g | 38% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.05mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 146mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.025mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 9.54g | 21% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 546kcal | 19% |
| Folate | 76µg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 61.17g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 8mg | 16% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 8.02mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 24mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.725mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.297mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 206mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 2µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 559mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 2.01mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 1.092g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 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 | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.669g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $5)
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.