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Mussels vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mussels and Grapefruit?

  • Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Grapefruit is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% more.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +8300%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1483.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains more Zinc +3714.3%
Contains more Copper +365.6%
Contains more Manganese +30809.1%
Contains more Selenium +89500%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +8300%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1483.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains more Zinc +3714.3%
Contains more Copper +365.6%
Contains more Manganese +30809.1%
Contains more Selenium +89500%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +597.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Contains more Folate +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +597.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Contains more Folate +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2990.9%
Contains more Fats +3100%
Contains more Other +759.5%
Contains more Carbs +44.2%
Contains more Water +44%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +2990.9%
Contains more Fats +3100%
Contains more Other +759.5%
Contains more Carbs +44.2%
Contains more Water +44%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4970%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3266.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4970%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3266.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 9.06g Grapefruit
Protein 23.8g 0.77g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.14g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 10.66g Grapefruit
Calories 172kcal 42kcal Mussels
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Mussels
Fiber 0g 1.6g Grapefruit
Calcium 33mg 22mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.08mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 9mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 18mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 135mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 2.67mg 0.07mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.032mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.022mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0.1µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 58µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 13.6mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.043mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.031mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.204mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.262mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.053mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 13µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.008mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.013mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.008mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.015mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.019mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.007mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.013mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.015mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.008mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.021g Grapefruit
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.02g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.036g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Grapefruit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
286%
Mussels
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.