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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +246.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +217.6% |
