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Mussels vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mussels and eggplant

  • Mussels is richer than eggplant in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 1000% higher.
  • Eggplant has a lower glycemic index than mussels.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Eggplant, raw.

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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 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +164.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more IronIron +2821.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +84%
Contains more ZincZinc +1568.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1087.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2831%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29766.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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 7.3% 0.33% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1035.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +245.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2328.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2388.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +381.8%
Contains more WaterWater +50.9%

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
27% 13% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6237.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1494.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Eggplant DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.232mg 286%
Selenium 89.6µg 0.3µg 162%
Iron 6.72mg 0.23mg 81%
Protein 23.8g 0.98g 46%
Phosphorus 285mg 24mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.037mg 29%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.16mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.039mg 22%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Sodium 369mg 2mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.649mg 15%
Folate 76µg 22µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.281mg 13%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 2.2mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Vitamin A 91µg 1µg 10%
Copper 0.149mg 0.081mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.076g 8%
Calories 172kcal 25kcal 7%
Fats 4.48g 0.18g 7%
Magnesium 37mg 14mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.034g 4%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Calcium 33mg 9mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.016g 2%
Potassium 268mg 229mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.084mg 1%
Carbs 7.39g 5.88g 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 2.88g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.045mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.064mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.023mg 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 Eggplant
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
8%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.816g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $6.8)

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.