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Mussels vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mussels and nutmeg

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2; however, nutmeg is richer in copper, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1000% more than nutmeg.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of nutmeg is 0.

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

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more IronIron +121.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +394.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +457.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +589.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1720%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~76µg

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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +307.5%
Contains more WaterWater +881.5%
Contains more OtherOther +36.5%
Contains more FatsFats +710.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +567%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +217.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Nutmeg DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 2.9mg 170%
Selenium 89.6µg 1.6µg 160%
Saturated fat 0.85g 25.94g 114%
Copper 0.149mg 1.027mg 98%
Fiber 0g 20.8g 83%
Fats 4.48g 36.31g 49%
Iron 6.72mg 3.04mg 46%
Protein 23.8g 5.84g 36%
Magnesium 37mg 183mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.057mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 19%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Calories 172kcal 525kcal 18%
Sodium 369mg 16mg 15%
Calcium 33mg 184mg 15%
Carbs 7.39g 49.29g 14%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 3mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.299mg 11%
Vitamin A 91µg 5µg 10%
Phosphorus 285mg 213mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.35g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 3.22g 6%
Zinc 2.67mg 2.15mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.16mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.346mg 4%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Potassium 268mg 350mg 2%
Net carbs 7.39g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Folate 76µg 76µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Nutmeg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
265%
Mussels
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.09g)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.