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Mussels vs. Hot and sour soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mussels and hot and sour soup?

  • Hot and sour soup has less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and vitamin B3 than mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 996% higher.
  • Mussels has 224 times more selenium than hot and sour soup. Mussels has 89.6µg of selenium, while hot, and sour soup has 0.4µg.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Soup, hot and sour, Chinese restaurant types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 5.7% 4.9% 24% 8.7% 6% 14% 49% 11% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +311.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +387.3%
Contains more IronIron +950%
Contains more CopperCopper +473.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1113.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +790.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22300%
~equal in Sodium ~376mg

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 0% 3% 7.8% 1.5% 6.5% 7.2% 9.5% 14% 15% 13% 2.8% 6% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +911.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23900%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%

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
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 1.21 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +822.5%
Contains more FatsFats +270.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.9%
Contains more OtherOther +162.8%
Contains more WaterWater +48.2%

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% 35% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.229 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.288 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.311 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +252.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +289.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Hot and sour soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.1µg 996%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.085mg 292%
Selenium 89.6µg 0.4µg 162%
Iron 6.72mg 0.64mg 76%
Protein 23.8g 2.58g 42%
Phosphorus 285mg 32mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.031mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.026mg 23%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.22mg 22%
Folate 76µg 8µg 17%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.507mg 16%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.227mg 14%
Copper 0.149mg 0.026mg 14%
Cholesterol 56mg 21mg 12%
Vitamin A 91µg 9µg 9%
Choline 39.9mg 7%
Lysine 1.779mg 153mg 7%
Calories 172kcal 39kcal 7%
Magnesium 37mg 9mg 7%
Potassium 268mg 55mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.311g 6%
Fats 4.48g 1.21g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.064mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.229g 3%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.288g 2%
Starch 2.43g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 33mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Carbs 7.39g 4.35g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 3.85g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Sodium 369mg 376mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.111mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.151mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.039mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.092mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.058mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Hot and sour soup
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
8%
Hot and sour soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
13%
Hot and sour soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Hot and sour soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174808/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.