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Mussels vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mussels and omelette

  • Omelette has less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin C, and zinc.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 968% more than omelette.
  • Mussels has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.1%
Contains more IronIron +354.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +145%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58%

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 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3057.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.386mg

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1054.7%
Contains more OtherOther +218%
Contains more FatsFats +160.3%
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +377.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Omelette DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.76µg 968%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.024mg 295%
Selenium 89.6µg 25.8µg 116%
Cholesterol 56mg 313mg 86%
Iron 6.72mg 1.48mg 66%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Protein 23.8g 10.57g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.034mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.064mg 18%
Phosphorus 285mg 167mg 17%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Zinc 2.67mg 1.09mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.85g 3.319g 11%
Fats 4.48g 11.66g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 2.712g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 4.843g 10%
Copper 0.149mg 0.063mg 10%
Folate 76µg 39µg 9%
Vitamin D 69IU 9%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Vitamin A 91µg 172µg 9%
Sodium 369mg 155mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 1.289mg 7%
Magnesium 37mg 11mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Potassium 268mg 117mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.386mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.143mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 48mg 2%
Carbs 7.39g 0.64g 2%
Calories 172kcal 154kcal 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.469g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.