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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% 30% 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% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~13.6mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~91µg
    ~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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Mussels Mussels DV% diff.
    Calories 172kcal 172kcal 0%
    Protein 23.8g 23.8g 0%
    Fats 4.48g 4.48g 0%
    Vitamin C 13.6mg 13.6mg 0%
    Net carbs 7.39g 7.39g N/A
    Carbs 7.39g 7.39g 0%
    Cholesterol 56mg 56mg 0%
    Magnesium 37mg 37mg 0%
    Calcium 33mg 33mg 0%
    Potassium 268mg 268mg 0%
    Iron 6.72mg 6.72mg 0%
    Copper 0.149mg 0.149mg 0%
    Zinc 2.67mg 2.67mg 0%
    Phosphorus 285mg 285mg 0%
    Sodium 369mg 369mg 0%
    Vitamin A 91µg 91µg 0%
    Manganese 6.8mg 6.8mg 0%
    Selenium 89.6µg 89.6µg 0%
    Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.3mg 0%
    Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.42mg 0%
    Vitamin B3 3mg 3mg 0%
    Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.95mg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
    Vitamin B12 24µg 24µg 0%
    Folate 76µg 76µg 0%
    Saturated fat 0.85g 0.85g 0%
    Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 1.014g 0%
    Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.212g 0%
    Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.267mg 0%
    Threonine 1.025mg 1.025mg 0%
    Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.036mg 0%
    Leucine 1.676mg 1.676mg 0%
    Lysine 1.779mg 1.779mg 0%
    Methionine 0.537mg 0.537mg 0%
    Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.853mg 0%
    Valine 1.04mg 1.04mg 0%
    Histidine 0.457mg 0.457mg 0%
    Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.276g N/A
    Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.506g N/A
    Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.044g N/A

    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

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    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.