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Mussels vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mussels and Molasses different?

  • Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Molasses are richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.
  • Mussels contains 210 times more Vitamin B2 than Molasses. While Mussels contains 0.42mg of Vitamin B2, Molasses contain only 0.002mg.

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Molasses are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +42.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +819.4%
Contains more Zinc +820.7%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +403.4%
Contains more Calcium +521.2%
Contains more Magnesium +554.1%
Contains more Potassium +446.3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Copper +226.8%
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 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Iron +42.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +819.4%
Contains more Zinc +820.7%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +403.4%
Contains more Calcium +521.2%
Contains more Magnesium +554.1%
Contains more Potassium +446.3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Copper +226.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +570%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +570%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +4380%
Contains more Water +179.6%
Contains more Carbs +911.2%
Equal in Other - 3.3
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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +4380%
Contains more Water +179.6%
Contains more Carbs +911.2%
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3068.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2324%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3068.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2324%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 23.8g 0g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.1g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 172kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Mussels
Calcium 33mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 6.72mg 4.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 285mg 31mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 369mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 2.67mg 0.29mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 6.8mg 1.53mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 17.8µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 0IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.041mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.002mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.93mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.804mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 76µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.018g Molasses
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 0.032g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.05g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Molasses
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.