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Mussels vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mussels and poppy seed different?

  • Mussels is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, while poppy seed is higher in copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than poppy seed.
  • Mussels contains 7 times more selenium than poppy seed. Mussels contains 89.6µg of selenium, while poppy seed contains 13.5µg.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index (50) than poppy seed (5).

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Spices, poppy seed types were used in this article.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +563.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +837.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4257.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.3%
Contains more IronIron +45.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +991.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
~equal in Manganese ~6.707mg

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~82µg

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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.3%
Contains more WaterWater +927.7%
Contains more FatsFats +827.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.6%
Contains more OtherOther +100.3%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +489.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2257.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Poppy seed DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 28.569g 182%
Copper 0.149mg 1.627mg 164%
Calcium 33mg 1438mg 141%
Selenium 89.6µg 13.5µg 138%
Phosphorus 285mg 870mg 84%
Fiber 0g 19.5g 78%
Magnesium 37mg 347mg 74%
Fats 4.48g 41.56g 57%
Zinc 2.67mg 7.9mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.854mg 46%
Iron 6.72mg 9.76mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.1mg 25%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Calories 172kcal 525kcal 18%
Saturated fat 0.85g 4.517g 17%
Sodium 369mg 26mg 15%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.324mg 13%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.896mg 13%
Potassium 268mg 719mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Protein 23.8g 17.99g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 5.982g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.247mg 11%
Vitamin A 91µg 0µg 10%
Carbs 7.39g 28.13g 7%
Manganese 6.8mg 6.707mg 4%
Folate 76µg 82µg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Net carbs 7.39g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.667g)
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.

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.