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Mussels vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mussels and mussels

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~33mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~268mg
    ~equal in Iron ~6.72mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.149mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~2.67mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~369mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~6.8mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~89.6µg

    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.
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~13.6mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~304IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.3mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.42mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.95mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~24µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
    ~equal in Folate ~76µg
    ~equal in Choline ~mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    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
    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
    ~equal in Protein ~23.8g
    ~equal in Fats ~4.48g
    ~equal in Carbs ~7.39g
    ~equal in Water ~61.15g
    ~equal in Other ~3.18g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    28% 33% 39%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
    28% 33% 39%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.85g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1.014g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.212g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Mussels Mussels Opinion
    Calories 172kcal 172kcal
    Protein 23.8g 23.8g
    Fats 4.48g 4.48g
    Vitamin C 13.6mg 13.6mg
    Net carbs 7.39g 7.39g
    Carbs 7.39g 7.39g
    Cholesterol 56mg 56mg
    Magnesium 37mg 37mg
    Calcium 33mg 33mg
    Potassium 268mg 268mg
    Iron 6.72mg 6.72mg
    Copper 0.149mg 0.149mg
    Zinc 2.67mg 2.67mg
    Phosphorus 285mg 285mg
    Sodium 369mg 369mg
    Vitamin A 304IU 304IU
    Vitamin A 91µg 91µg
    Manganese 6.8mg 6.8mg
    Selenium 89.6µg 89.6µg
    Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.3mg
    Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.42mg
    Vitamin B3 3mg 3mg
    Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.95mg
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.1mg
    Vitamin B12 24µg 24µg
    Folate 76µg 76µg
    Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.85g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 1.014g
    Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.212g
    Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.267mg
    Threonine 1.025mg 1.025mg
    Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.036mg
    Leucine 1.676mg 1.676mg
    Lysine 1.779mg 1.779mg
    Methionine 0.537mg 0.537mg
    Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.853mg
    Valine 1.04mg 1.04mg
    Histidine 0.457mg 0.457mg
    Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.276g
    Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.506g
    Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.044g

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    Mussels Mussels
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
    264%
    Mussels
    264%
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    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    198%
    Mussels
    198%
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    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (56 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (369 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.85 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
    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.
    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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.