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Mussels vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mussels and Custard

  • Custard has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 978% more than Custard.
  • Custard contains 971 times less Manganese than Mussels. Mussels contains 6.8mg of Manganese, while Custard contains 0.007mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 +1876.5%
Contains more Magnesium +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains more Zinc +423.5%
Contains more Copper +396.7%
Contains more Manganese +97042.9%
Contains more Selenium +1393.3%
Contains more Calcium +321.2%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
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 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +1876.5%
Contains more Magnesium +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains more Zinc +423.5%
Contains more Copper +396.7%
Contains more Manganese +97042.9%
Contains more Selenium +1393.3%
Contains more Calcium +321.2%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%

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 +67%
Contains more Vitamin C +13500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4515.4%
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 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +67%
Contains more Vitamin C +13500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4515.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +496.5%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Other +231.3%
Contains more Carbs +138.2%
Contains more Water +20.1%
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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +496.5%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Other +231.3%
Contains more Carbs +138.2%
Contains more Water +20.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Custard Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 17.6g Custard
Protein 23.8g 3.99g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 4g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 17.6g Custard
Calories 172kcal 122kcal Mussels
Sugar 4.82g Mussels
Calcium 33mg 139mg Custard
Iron 6.72mg 0.34mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 16mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 130mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 207mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 2.67mg 0.51mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.03mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.007mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 182IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 52µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.1mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.061mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.22mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.132mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.699mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.064mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 9µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.52µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.082mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.192mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.207mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.337mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.214mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.091mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.173mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.233mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.092mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 51mg Custard
Saturated Fat 0.85g 2.032g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.003g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.312g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Custard
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
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.182g)
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?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $5.5)

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.