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Mussels vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mussels and Chocolate cake?

  • Chocolate cake has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1 than Mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 993% higher.
  • Mussels has 68 times more Vitamin C than Chocolate cake. Mussels has 13.6mg of Vitamin C, while Chocolate cake has 0.2mg.
  • Mussels contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +317.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.9%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +287%
Contains more Manganese +2328.6%
Contains more Selenium +652.9%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.6%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +317.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.9%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +287%
Contains more Manganese +2328.6%
Contains more Selenium +652.9%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.6%
Contains more Copper +38.9%

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 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14900%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +349.1%
Contains more Water +150.6%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Contains more Fats +237.1%
Contains more Carbs +622.6%
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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +349.1%
Contains more Water +150.6%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Contains more Fats +237.1%
Contains more Carbs +622.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +495.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.8%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +495.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 23.8g 5.3g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 7.39g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 172kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 0g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 33mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 6.72mg 1.61mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 32mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 106mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 140mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 2.67mg 0.69mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 6.8mg 0.28mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 11.9µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 140IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.2mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.141mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.213mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.137mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.304mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.041mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 27µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.16µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.068mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.202mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.24mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.407mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.268mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.116mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.265mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.283mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.12mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 58mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 5.43g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.005g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.58g)
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?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.