Mussels vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mussels and dried fruit?
- Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet dried fruit is higher in vitamin A, fiber, and potassium.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
- Mussels has 41 times more selenium than dried fruit. While mussels has 89.6µg of selenium, dried fruit has only 2.2µg.
- The glycemic index of dried fruit is lower.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked types 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 | +15.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +584.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +301.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2793.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3972.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +333.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
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 | +1260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +467.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43% |
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:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +602.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +778.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +98% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +747.6% |
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1270.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1537.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.235mg | 285% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 2.2µg | 159% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 2.66mg | 51% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 3.39g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 71mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.3g | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.074mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 1162mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.015mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.343mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.39mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 62.64g | 18% |
| Folate | 76µg | 10µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 10mg | 16% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 180µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.516mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.074g | 8% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 0.51g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.017g | 4% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 241kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 2.589mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.074g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.047mg | 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 |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.833g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.