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Mussels vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mussels and hot chocolate

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate in mussels is higher than in hot chocolate.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 980% more than hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate has 523 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, while hot chocolate has 0.013mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +323.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3218.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%

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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4798%
Contains more FolateFolate +1420%

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +576.1%
Contains more FatsFats +91.5%
Contains more OtherOther +234.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.8%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1342.9%

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 chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.49µg 980%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.013mg 295%
Selenium 89.6µg 2.7µg 158%
Iron 6.72mg 0.42mg 79%
Protein 23.8g 3.52g 41%
Phosphorus 285mg 105mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.039mg 22%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.63mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.182mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.133mg 18%
Folate 76µg 5µg 18%
Cholesterol 56mg 8mg 16%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.2mg 15%
Sodium 369mg 44mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.328mg 12%
Calcium 33mg 114mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.084g 8%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.04mg 5%
Calories 172kcal 77kcal 5%
Copper 0.149mg 0.103mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin A 91µg 51µg 4%
Fats 4.48g 2.34g 3%
Magnesium 37mg 23mg 3%
Choline 15.6mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.85g 1.431g 3%
Potassium 268mg 197mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.677g 1%
Carbs 7.39g 10.74g 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 9.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 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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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.581g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate 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 chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.