Mussels vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mussels and lentil
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, lentil is higher in fiber and folate.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1000% more than lentil.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1276.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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 | +806.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +475.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +138.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +163.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1078.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +283.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1484.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +592.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
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 | 0µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.494mg | 274% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 2.8µg | 158% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 3.33mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.9g | 32% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 9.02g | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.073mg | 27% |
| Folate | 76µg | 181µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 2mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 180mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.27mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 1.5mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 1.06mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.251mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.169mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.175g | 7% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.638mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.178mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 0.38g | 6% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 20.13g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.053g | 4% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 116kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 369mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.064g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.254mg | 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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $5.9)
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.