Mussels vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mussels and oregano
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, selenium, and manganese; however, oregano has more iron, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, and folate.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
- Mussels has 20 times more selenium than oregano. Mussels has 89.6µg of selenium, while oregano has 4.5µg.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index than oregano.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Spices, oregano, dried.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1891.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +629.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4739.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +370.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +447.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +324.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
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 | +491.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +944% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +211.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +515.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +832.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +147.5% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0µg | 1000% |
| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 518% | |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 36.8mg | 376% |
| Fiber | 0g | 42.5g | 170% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 1597mg | 156% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 4.5µg | 155% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 122% | |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 4.99mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 1.044mg | 73% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 270mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.633mg | 54% |
| Folate | 76µg | 237µg | 40% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 9g | 30% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 1260mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 68.92g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 148mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 25mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 2.3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.177mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.64mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.528mg | 8% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 265kcal | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 1.551g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.921mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.716g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 1.369g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 85µg | 1% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 4.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 2.69mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Oregano is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.701g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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