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Mussels vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mussels and condensed milk

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and zinc; however, condensed milk is richer in calcium.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 982% more than condensed milk.
  • Condensed milk has 1133 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, while condensed milk has 0.006mg.
  • Mussels contains less saturated fat.
  • Condensed milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of condensed milk is 61, while the glycemic index of mussels is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more IronIron +3436.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +893.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +184%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +505.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +760.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5354.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +590.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.416mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200.9%
Contains more WaterWater +125.1%
Contains more OtherOther +73.8%
Contains more FatsFats +94.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +636.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +259.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +139.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Condensed milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.44µg 982%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.006mg 295%
Selenium 89.6µg 14.8µg 136%
Iron 6.72mg 0.19mg 82%
Protein 23.8g 7.91g 32%
Calcium 33mg 284mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.85g 5.486g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.09mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.21mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Carbs 7.39g 54.4g 16%
Folate 76µg 11µg 16%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.94mg 16%
Copper 0.149mg 0.015mg 15%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 2.6mg 12%
Sodium 369mg 127mg 11%
Calories 172kcal 321kcal 7%
Cholesterol 56mg 34mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.337g 6%
Fats 4.48g 8.7g 6%
Phosphorus 285mg 253mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.75mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.051mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 2.427g 4%
Potassium 268mg 371mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin A 91µg 74µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 54.4g N/A
Sugar 54.4g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.416mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.382mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.214mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Condensed milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
265%
Mussels
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.636g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $5.4)

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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.