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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.

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 Iron +7366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +287%
Contains more Copper +547.8%
Contains more Manganese +84900%
Contains more Selenium +4877.8%
Contains more Calcium +287.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +7366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +287%
Contains more Copper +547.8%
Contains more Manganese +84900%
Contains more Selenium +4877.8%
Contains more Calcium +287.9%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Folate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6053.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.5%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Folate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6053.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +580%
Contains more Other +253.3%
Contains more Fats +145.5%
Contains more Carbs +219.4%
Equal in Water - 61
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% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +580%
Contains more Other +253.3%
Contains more Fats +145.5%
Contains more Carbs +219.4%
Equal in Water - 61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.8%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Mussels Ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 22.9g Ice cream
Protein 23.8g 3.5g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 11g Ice cream
Carbs 7.39g 23.6g Ice cream
Calories 172kcal 207kcal Ice cream
Sugar 21.22g Mussels
Fiber 0g 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 33mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 6.72mg 0.09mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 14mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 105mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 199mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 2.67mg 0.69mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.023mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.008mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 1.8µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.041mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.24mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.116mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.581mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.048mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 5µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.39µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.045mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.146mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.195mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.316mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.258mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.081mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.157mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.217mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.088mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 44mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 0.85g 6.79g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.003g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.452g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.