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Mussels vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mussels and Millet raw?

  • Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, and Iron, yet Millet raw is richer in Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Millet, raw 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.
Mussels
Mussels
6
:
3
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +123.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +3218.5%
Contains more Magnesium +208.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +403.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +123.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +3218.5%
Contains more Magnesium +208.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +403.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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
5
:
7
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284%
Contains more Folate +11.8%
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%
Millet raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284%
Contains more Folate +11.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mussels
Mussels
3
:
2
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Water +605.3%
Contains more Carbs +885.8%
Equal in Fats - 4.22
Equal in Other - 3.24
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
Millet raw
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Water +605.3%
Contains more Carbs +885.8%
Equal in Fats - 4.22
Equal in Other - 3.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mussels
Mussels
1
:
2
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.1%
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Millet raw
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Millet raw Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 64.35g Millet raw
Protein 23.8g 11.02g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 4.22g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 72.85g Millet raw
Calories 172kcal 378kcal Millet raw
Fiber 0g 8.5g Millet raw
Calcium 33mg 8mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 3.01mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 114mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 285mg 285mg
Potassium 268mg 195mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 5mg Millet raw
Zinc 2.67mg 1.68mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.75mg Millet raw
Manganese 6.8mg 1.632mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 2.7µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 0IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.05mg Millet raw
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.421mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.29mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.72mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.848mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.384mg Millet raw
Folate 76µg 85µg Millet raw
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.9µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.119mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.353mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.465mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.4mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.212mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.221mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.58mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.578mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.236mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Millet raw
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.723g Millet raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.773g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 2.134g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Millet raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.127g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.