Mussels vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mussels and ostrich
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, folate, and vitamin C, while ostrich has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 740% higher.
- The amount of sodium in ostrich is lower.
- Ostrich has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ostrich is 0, while the glycemic index of mussels is 50.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +48% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35689.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +284% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +445% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +639.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.97g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 6.25µg | 740% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.019mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 37.5µg | 95% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 2.79mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.545mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 7.143mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 4.85mg | 20% |
| Folate | 76µg | 15µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 80mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.292mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 85mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 28.49g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 1.318mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.232mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 251mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.44g | 5% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 2.57g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 362mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 1g | 1% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 145kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.97g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 1.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.354mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 1.176mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.407mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 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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97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.