Mussels vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mussels and pork Meat?
- Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, folate, and vitamin C, yet pork Meat is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 976% higher.
- Pork Meat contains less sodium.
- Pork Meat has a lower glycemic index than mussels.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 | +27.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +484.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52207.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +134.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4110.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +639% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +265.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
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Protein
~26.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.57µg | 976% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.013mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 38.2µg | 93% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 1.15mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.95mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.739mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 7.432mg | 28% |
| Folate | 76µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Choline | 88.9mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 57mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 73mg | 6% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 26.17g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.506g | 5% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 421mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.387mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 267mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 2.42mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 1.198g | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 1.334g | 1% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 143kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 1.012mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Fats | 4.48g | 3.51g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 1.175mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 2.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | 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%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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.