Mussels vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mussels and italian sausage raw
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and folate, while italian sausage raw has more vitamin B1.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 962% higher.
- Italian sausage raw contains 117 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels contains 6.8mg of manganese, while italian sausage raw contains 0.058mg.
- The amount of sodium in mussels is lower.
- Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is 28, while the glycemic index of mussels is 50.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +469.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11624.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +261.3% |
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 | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2537.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +89.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Protein:
14.25 g
Fats:
31.33 g
Carbs:
0.65 g
Water:
51.08 g
Other:
2.69 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1036.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +599.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.03 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1314.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +232.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.91µg | 962% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.058mg | 293% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 24.8µg | 118% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 1.18mg | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 11.27g | 47% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 31.33g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 14.34g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.568mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 142mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.168mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 4.03g | 19% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 14.25g | 19% |
| Folate | 76µg | 8µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 731mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.3mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.51mg | 9% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 346kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.79mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 76mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 3.25mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0.65g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0.65g | N/A |
| Potassium | 268mg | 253mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.083mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.