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 for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +640% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +312.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +432.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2327.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2490.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13777.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1037.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +412.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1081.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +763.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4566.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1110.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +322.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3280% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +518.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.049mg | 294% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 0µg | 163% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 2643mg | 99% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.48mg | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 74.8mg | 68% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 0.51g | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 11mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.082mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.11mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.036mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Folate | 76µg | 6µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.254mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.11mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.028mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 8µg | 9% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 11kcal | 8% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 5mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.196g | 7% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 0.37g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.052g | 4% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 144mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.157mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 1.75g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.03g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 2274mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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.