Mussels vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mussels and focaccia different?
- Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin C, and zinc, while focaccia is higher in folate and vitamin B1.
- Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than focaccia.
- Focaccia has a higher glycemic index (63) than mussels (50).
Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types were used 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 | +85% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1768.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +463.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +384.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +459.2% |
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Saturated fat
~0.877g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.364mg | 280% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 15.9µg | 134% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 3.16mg | 45% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 8.77g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 128mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Folate | 76µg | 138µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.47mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.33mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 5.67g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 35.82g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.301mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 561mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.091mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.645mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 114mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 7.89g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 249kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 3.67mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.994g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 34.02g | N/A |
| Calcium | 33mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.75g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.877g | 0% |
| 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% | |
| 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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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia 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.