Mussels vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mussels and crème caramel different?
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B2 than crème caramel.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 985% higher.
- Mussels contains 680 times more manganese than crème caramel. While mussels contains 6.8mg of manganese, crème caramel contains only 0.01mg.
- Mussels has a lower glycemic index (50) than crème caramel (65).
Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used 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 | +311.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1668.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +432.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +468.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +196.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +929.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +151.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +837.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3558.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +744.4% |
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:
4.53 g
Fats:
4.03 g
Carbs:
22.78 g
Water:
68.05 g
Other:
0.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +425.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +421.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +208.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
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Fats
~4.03g
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
1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.392 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.9% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.36µg | 985% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.01mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 8.7µg | 147% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.38mg | 79% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 4.53g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 96mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.032mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.47mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.082mg | 18% |
| Folate | 76µg | 9µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.21mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 53mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.028mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 90mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.514mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.392g | 5% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 83mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 22.78g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 46µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 118mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 1.799g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.044mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 1.266g | 1% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 145kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 4.03g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 22.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 23.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| 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 | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $7)