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Mussels vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mussels and Kumquat

  • Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Kumquat is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Kumquats, 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.
Mussels
Mussels
8
:
2
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Iron +681.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Zinc +1470.6%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +4937%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +87.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Kumquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains more Iron +681.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Zinc +1470.6%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +4937%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +87.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%

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.
Mussels
Mussels
8
:
4
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +599.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +222.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 290
Mussels
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%
Kumquat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +599.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +222.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 290

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mussels
Mussels
3
:
2
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Protein +1166%
Contains more Fats +420.9%
Contains more Other +523.5%
Contains more Carbs +115.2%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Mussels
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
Kumquat
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +1166%
Contains more Fats +420.9%
Contains more Other +523.5%
Contains more Carbs +115.2%
Contains more Water +32.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mussels
Mussels
2
:
1
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +558.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +608.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Kumquat
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +558.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +608.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 9.4g Kumquat
Protein 23.8g 1.88g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.86g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 15.9g Kumquat
Calories 172kcal 71kcal Mussels
Sugar 9.36g Mussels
Fiber 0g 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 33mg 62mg Kumquat
Iron 6.72mg 0.86mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 20mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 19mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 186mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 10mg Kumquat
Zinc 2.67mg 0.17mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.095mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.135mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 290IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 15µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 13.6mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.037mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.09mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.429mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.208mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.036mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 17µg 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 Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.103g Kumquat
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 0.154g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.171g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Kumquat
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
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.747g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat 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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.