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Mussels vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mussels and Chowder

  • The amount of Polyunsaturated fat in Chowder is higher than in Mussels.
  • Mussels covers your daily Cholesterol needs 15% more than Chowder.
  • Chowder contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand.

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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 less Sodium -19%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -19%

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 +278.3%
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 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +278.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +667.7%
Contains more Other +218%
Contains more Fats +40.6%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Equal in Carbs - 7.5
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
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +667.7%
Contains more Other +218%
Contains more Fats +40.6%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Equal in Carbs - 7.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.8%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Chowder Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 6.6g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 3.1g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 6.3g Chowder
Carbs 7.39g 7.5g Chowder
Calories 172kcal 99kcal Mussels
Fiber 0g 0.9g Chowder
Calcium 33mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 299mg Chowder
Zinc 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 1150IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 58µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 11mg Chowder
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.75g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 1.27g Chowder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.9g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Chowder
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
6%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
4%
Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder 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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.