Mussels vs. Pea soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mussels and pea soup
- Mussels is richer than pea soup in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 1000% higher.
- Mussels has a lower glycemic index than pea soup.
Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Soup, pea, green, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +146.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +277.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +820.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +317.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +506.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2675.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2388.9% |
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 | +2166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +549.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1838.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +643.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +311% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +172.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +753.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.245mg | 285% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 3.6µg | 156% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.73mg | 75% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 3.2g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 47mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.025mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.04mg | 22% |
| Folate | 76µg | 1µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.64mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.049mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.462mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0.6mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.9g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.142g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 61kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 71mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 1.09g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.372g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 336mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.524g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 9.88g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 7.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.19g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 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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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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pea soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea soup contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.326g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea soup is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins