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Mussels vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mussels and french toast

  • Mussels is richer than french toast in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin C, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 987% higher.
  • Mussels contains 45 times more vitamin C than french toast. Mussels contains 13.6mg of vitamin C, while french toast contains 0.3mg.
  • Mussels contains less cholesterol.
  • Mussels has a lower glycemic index than french toast.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more IronIron +302.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +298.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3517%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +345.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +203%

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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7641.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +209.1%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
Contains more OtherOther +76.7%
Contains more FatsFats +141.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +238.3%

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
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +346.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels French toast DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.31µg 987%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.188mg 287%
Selenium 89.6µg 20.1µg 126%
Iron 6.72mg 1.67mg 63%
Protein 23.8g 7.7g 32%
Phosphorus 285mg 117mg 24%
Cholesterol 56mg 116mg 20%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.67mg 18%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.3mg 15%
Fats 4.48g 10.8g 10%
Copper 0.149mg 0.058mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 4.524g 9%
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.628mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 2.594g 9%
Saturated fat 0.85g 2.723g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.204mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.321mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.549mg 8%
Folate 76µg 43µg 8%
Calcium 33mg 100mg 7%
Carbs 7.39g 25g 6%
Sodium 369mg 479mg 5%
Magnesium 37mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin A 91µg 124µg 4%
Potassium 268mg 134mg 4%
Calories 172kcal 229kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.074mg 2%
Net carbs 7.39g 25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.375mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.621mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.188mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.389mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels French toast
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
25%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.