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Mussels vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mussels and Italian ice?

  • Italian ice has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.
  • Italian ice contains less Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared types in this comparison.

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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 +3200%
Contains more Iron +7366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4366.7%
Contains more Zinc +8800%
Contains more Copper +1390%
Contains more Manganese +33900%
Contains more Selenium +89500%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
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 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +7366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4366.7%
Contains more Zinc +8800%
Contains more Copper +1390%
Contains more Manganese +33900%
Contains more Selenium +89500%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%

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 +82%
Contains more Vitamin C +2620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more Folate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +82%
Contains more Vitamin C +2620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more Folate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79233.3%
Contains more Fats +22300%
Contains more Other +6260%
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Water +41.3%
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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +79233.3%
Contains more Fats +22300%
Contains more Other +6260%
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Water +41.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Italian ice
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 13.5g Italian ice
Protein 23.8g 0.03g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.02g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 13.5g Italian ice
Calories 172kcal 53kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 1mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.09mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 0mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 0mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 6mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 2.67mg 0.03mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.01mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.02mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0.1µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 167IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.5mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.005mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.01mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.715mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.005mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.002mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 5µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Italian ice
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0g Italian ice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

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?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.