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Mussels vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mussels and filo

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B5; however, filo is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than filo.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Phyllo dough.

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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.
Mussels
10
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%
Filo
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 6.5% 120% 34% 13% 32% 63% 62% 127%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +262.2%
Contains more IronIron +109.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +444.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284.5%

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%
Filo
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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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 135% 79% 76% 18% 6.9% 0% 6.3% 66% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
~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
Filo
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7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +235.2%
Contains more WaterWater +87.6%
Contains more OtherOther +87.1%
Contains more FatsFats +33.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +611.8%

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
Filo
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27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +210.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Filo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.476mg 275%
Selenium 89.6µg 23.3µg 121%
Iron 6.72mg 3.21mg 44%
Protein 23.8g 7.1g 33%
Phosphorus 285mg 75mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.541mg 20%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.49mg 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Carbs 7.39g 52.6g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.302mg 13%
Vitamin A 91µg 0µg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.073mg 7%
Calories 172kcal 299kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.341mg 6%
Potassium 268mg 74mg 6%
Sodium 369mg 483mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.03mg 5%
Magnesium 37mg 15mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 3.149g 5%
Copper 0.149mg 0.101mg 5%
Folate 76µg 88µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.85g 1.47g 3%
Calcium 33mg 11mg 2%
Fats 4.48g 6g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.923g 2%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 50.7g N/A
Sugar 0.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.194mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.49mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.158mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.359mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.159mg 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 Filo
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%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/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.