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Mussels vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mussels and pecan pie

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B3 in mussels is higher than in pecan pie.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 993% more than pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie has 68 times less vitamin C than mussels. Mussels has 13.6mg of vitamin C, while pecan pie has 0.2mg.
  • Mussels contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.5%
Contains more IronIron +354.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +855.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +646.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14017.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~82µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.7%
Contains more WaterWater +213.6%
Contains more OtherOther +165%
Contains more FatsFats +395.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +606.4%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1002.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +371.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.17µg 993%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.712mg 265%
Selenium 89.6µg 12µg 141%
Iron 6.72mg 1.48mg 66%
Protein 23.8g 4.9g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 5.71g 30%
Fats 4.48g 22.2g 27%
Phosphorus 285mg 94mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 11.181g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.18mg 18%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.2mg 15%
Carbs 7.39g 52.2g 15%
Zinc 2.67mg 1.02mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.85g 3.989g 14%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.847mg 13%
Folate 76µg 26µg 13%
Calories 172kcal 412kcal 12%
Cholesterol 56mg 87mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.188mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.479mg 9%
Copper 0.149mg 0.211mg 7%
Sodium 369mg 262mg 5%
Potassium 268mg 133mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.06mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin A 91µg 82µg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 52.2g N/A
Calcium 33mg 32mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.