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Mussels vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mussels and Milkshake?

  • Milkshake has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate than Mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 978% higher.
  • Mussels has 486 times more Manganese than Milkshake. Mussels has 6.8mg of Manganese, while Milkshake has 0.014mg.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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 Iron +6620%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.4%
Contains more Zinc +584.6%
Contains more Copper +192.2%
Contains more Manganese +48471.4%
Contains more Selenium +3795.7%
Contains more Calcium +342.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Iron +6620%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.4%
Contains more Zinc +584.6%
Contains more Copper +192.2%
Contains more Manganese +48471.4%
Contains more Selenium +3795.7%
Contains more Calcium +342.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1954.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Folate +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4515.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1954.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Folate +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4515.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +516.6%
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Other +249.5%
Contains more Carbs +140.2%
Contains more Water +21.7%
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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +516.6%
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Other +249.5%
Contains more Carbs +140.2%
Contains more Water +21.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +972.6%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +972.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 17.75g Milkshake
Protein 23.8g 3.86g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 3.03g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 17.75g Milkshake
Calories 172kcal 112kcal Mussels
Sugar 17.75g Mussels
Calcium 33mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 6.72mg 0.1mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 12mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 115mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 183mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 95mg Milkshake
Zinc 2.67mg 0.39mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.051mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.014mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 2.3µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 91IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 25µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.05mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.03mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.195mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.146mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.368mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.042mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 7µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.52µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.2µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.054mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.174mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.234mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.378mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.306mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.097mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.186mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.258mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.105mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 12mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.886g Mussels
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 0.875g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.113g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Milkshake
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
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.036g)
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?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake 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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.