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Mussels vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mussels and jerky?

  • Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B5, yet jerky is higher in zinc and phosphorus.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 959% more.
  • Mussels has 61 times more manganese than jerky. While mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, jerky has only 0.111mg.
  • The amount of sodium in mussels is lower.
  • The glycemic index of jerky is lower.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65%
Contains more IronIron +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6026.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +737.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +482.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +161.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.5%
Contains more FatsFats +471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.8%
Contains more OtherOther +115.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1014.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Jerky DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.99µg 959%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.111mg 291%
Selenium 89.6µg 10.7µg 143%
Sodium 369mg 2081mg 74%
Zinc 2.67mg 8.11mg 49%
Saturated fat 0.85g 10.85g 45%
Fats 4.48g 25.6g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 11.305g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.142mg 21%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Protein 23.8g 33.2g 19%
Phosphorus 285mg 407mg 17%
Iron 6.72mg 5.42mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.163mg 16%
Folate 76µg 134µg 15%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Calories 172kcal 410kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.154mg 12%
Potassium 268mg 597mg 10%
Vitamin A 91µg 0µg 10%
Copper 0.149mg 0.227mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.732mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.179mg 6%
Cholesterol 56mg 48mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.011g 1%
Carbs 7.39g 11g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Calcium 33mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
265%
Mussels
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 1712mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.