Mussels vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mussels and ice cream
- The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, zinc, and folate in mussels is higher than in ice cream.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 984% more than ice cream.
- Ice cream has 850 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, while ice cream has 0.008mg.
- Mussels contains less saturated fat.
- Ice cream has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ice cream is 62, while the glycemic index of mussels is 50.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 | +164.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +547.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +287% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4877.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +287.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +2166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +631.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2486.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6053.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1420% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +29.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +580% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +253.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +219.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +192.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.39µg | 984% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.008mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 1.8µg | 160% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.09mg | 83% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 3.5g | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 6.79g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 105mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.041mg | 22% |
| Folate | 76µg | 5µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.116mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.69mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.24mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0.6mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.023mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 80mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 128mg | 10% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 11g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.581mg | 7% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 2.969g | 5% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 23.6g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.452g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.048mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 118µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 207kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 268mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream 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.