Mussels vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mussels and foie gras?
- Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron, yet foie gras is higher in vitamin A and copper.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 608% more.
- Mussels has 57 times more manganese than foie gras. While mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, foie gras has only 0.12mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in mussels is lower.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types 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 | +184.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5566.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.5% |
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 | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +155.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +878.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2425.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 9.4µg | 608% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.12mg | 290% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 1001µg | 101% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 44µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 14.45g | 62% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 43.84g | 61% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 25.61g | 61% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 150mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.4mg | 28% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 11.4g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.088mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.92mg | 16% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 462kcal | 15% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 5.5mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 697mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 2mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 200mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.299mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Folate | 76µg | 60µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 2.51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.84g | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 4.67g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.303mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)