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Mussels vs. Hot sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mussels and Hot sauce

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Hot sauce is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1000% more than Hot sauce.
  • Mussels has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot.

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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 +312.5%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +640%
Contains more Phosphorus +2490.9%
Contains more Potassium +86.1%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +2327.3%
Contains more Copper +432.1%
Contains more Manganese +13777.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 3% 18% 4% 5% 13% 345% 3% 10% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +640%
Contains more Phosphorus +2490.9%
Contains more Potassium +86.1%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +2327.3%
Contains more Copper +432.1%
Contains more Manganese +13777.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 A +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1081.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +763.6%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57%
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 10% 3% 0% 250% 9% 19% 5% 7% 37% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1081.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +763.6%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4566.7%
Contains more Fats +1110.8%
Contains more Carbs +322.3%
Contains more Water +47.1%
Contains more Other +132.4%
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
2% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 g
Contains more Protein +4566.7%
Contains more Fats +1110.8%
Contains more Carbs +322.3%
Contains more Water +47.1%
Contains more Other +132.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3280%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +518.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3280%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +518.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%

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 sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Hot sauce Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 1.45g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 0.51g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.37g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 1.75g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 11kcal Mussels
Sugar 1.26g Mussels
Fiber 0g 0.3g Hot sauce
Calcium 33mg 8mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.48mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 5mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 11mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 144mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 2643mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.11mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.028mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.049mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 162IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 8µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.12mg Hot sauce
Vitamin C 13.6mg 74.8mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.036mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.082mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.254mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.11mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.157mg Hot sauce
Folate 76µg 6µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin K 2.4µg Hot sauce
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.007mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.019mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.017mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.027mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.023mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.006mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.016mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.022mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.01mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Hot sauce
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.052g Hot sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.03g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.196g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Hot sauce
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
29%
Hot sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
40%
Hot sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 2274mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is cheaper (difference - $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. Hot sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174527/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.