Mussels vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mussels and marinara sauce
- Marinara sauce contains less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate than mussels.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.
- Marinara sauce contains 81 times less selenium than mussels. Mussels contains 89.6µg of selenium, while marinara sauce contains 1.1µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in marinara sauce is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 | +105.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +761.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1235% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +738.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4863.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8045.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +588.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +484.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73% |
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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1587.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +202.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.9% |
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Carbs
~8.06g
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +169% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +138.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80% |
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 | 0.137mg | 290% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 1.1µg | 161% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.78mg | 74% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 1.41g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 34mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.061mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.024mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.2mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 19% | |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Folate | 76µg | 13µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 369mg | 30mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.081mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.173mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 3.917mg | 6% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 51kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 33µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 1.48g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.508g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.17g | 3% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 319mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.377g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 8.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 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 |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
15%
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 - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.