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Mussels vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mussels and dulce de Leche

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, zinc, and folate; however, dulce de Leche is richer in calcium.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 987% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche has 3400 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, while dulce de Leche has 0.002mg.
  • Mussels contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.2%
Contains more IronIron +3852.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3625%
Contains more ZincZinc +238%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +339900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3218.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65%

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% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7641.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +590.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.405mg

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +248%
Contains more WaterWater +113%
Contains more OtherOther +81.7%
Contains more FatsFats +64.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +649%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.31µg 987%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.002mg 296%
Selenium 89.6µg 2.7µg 158%
Iron 6.72mg 0.17mg 82%
Protein 23.8g 6.84g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.016mg 24%
Calcium 33mg 251mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.85g 4.534g 17%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.21mg 17%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.79mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Carbs 7.39g 55.35g 16%
Folate 76µg 11µg 16%
Copper 0.149mg 0.004mg 16%
Phosphorus 285mg 193mg 13%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 2.6mg 12%
Sodium 369mg 129mg 10%
Cholesterol 56mg 29mg 9%
Calories 172kcal 315kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.375g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.016mg 6%
Magnesium 37mg 22mg 4%
Fats 4.48g 7.35g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 2.143g 3%
Vitamin A 91µg 74µg 2%
Potassium 268mg 350mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.835mg 2%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.405mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.684g)
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?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.