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Mussels vs. Piña colada — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mussels and Piña colada

  • Piña colada has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, 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.
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +3100%
Contains more Magnesium +362.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3971.4%
Contains more Potassium +277.5%
Contains more Zinc +1953.8%
Contains more Copper +88.6%
Contains more Manganese +1187.9%
Contains more Selenium +12700%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 6% 3% 7% 1% 4% 27% 69% 4%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +3100%
Contains more Magnesium +362.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3971.4%
Contains more Potassium +277.5%
Contains more Zinc +1953.8%
Contains more Copper +88.6%
Contains more Manganese +1187.9%
Contains more Selenium +12700%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +15100%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +934.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1457.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 17% 8% 4% 3% 4% 11% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +15100%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +934.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1457.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5566.7%
Contains more Fats +138.3%
Contains more Carbs +206.6%
Contains more Other +216%
Equal in Water - 64.99
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
2% 23% 65% 10%
Protein: 0.42 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 22.66 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 10.05 g
Contains more Protein +5566.7%
Contains more Fats +138.3%
Contains more Carbs +206.6%
Contains more Other +216%
Equal in Water - 64.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1136.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3572.7%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
93% 5% 2%
Saturated Fat: 1.636 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1136.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3572.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Piña colada Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 22.36g Piña colada
Protein 23.8g 0.42g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 1.88g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 22.66g Piña colada
Calories 172kcal 174kcal Piña colada
Sugar 22.33g Mussels
Fiber 0g 0.3g Piña colada
Calcium 33mg 8mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.21mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 8mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 7mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 71mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 6mg Piña colada
Zinc 2.67mg 0.13mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.079mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.528mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0.7µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 2IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.02mg Piña colada
Vitamin C 13.6mg 4.9mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.029mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.017mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.118mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.061mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.045mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 12µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Piña colada
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Piña colada
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.636g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.082g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.033g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mussels Piña colada
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
286%
Mussels
4%
Piña colada
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
13%
Piña colada

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Piña colada
Piña colada is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.786g)
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

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. Piña colada - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168752/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.