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Mussels vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mussels and fenugreek

  • Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, and selenium, yet fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 1000% higher.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index than mussels.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +453.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1322.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +416.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.3%
Contains more IronIron +399%
Contains more CopperCopper +645%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~296mg

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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.322mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +591.7%
Contains more FatsFats +43.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +689.6%
~equal in Protein ~23g
~equal in Other ~3.4g

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Fenugreek DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Iron 6.72mg 33.53mg 335%
Manganese 6.8mg 1.228mg 242%
Selenium 89.6µg 6.3µg 151%
Copper 0.149mg 1.11mg 107%
Fiber 0g 24.6g 98%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.6mg 38%
Magnesium 37mg 191mg 37%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 19%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Carbs 7.39g 58.35g 17%
Potassium 268mg 770mg 15%
Calcium 33mg 176mg 14%
Sodium 369mg 67mg 13%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 3mg 12%
Vitamin A 91µg 3µg 10%
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.64mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 8%
Calories 172kcal 323kcal 8%
Folate 76µg 57µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.366mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 3%
Saturated fat 0.85g 1.46g 3%
Fats 4.48g 6.41g 3%
Protein 23.8g 23g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.322mg 2%
Phosphorus 285mg 296mg 2%
Zinc 2.67mg 2.5mg 2%
Net carbs 7.39g 33.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.668mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Fenugreek
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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.