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Mussels vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mussels and Potato bread?

  • Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C, yet Potato bread is richer in Fiber, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 994% higher.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Bread, potato types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +198.7%
Contains more Magnesium +32.1%
Contains more Zinc +85.4%
Contains more Copper +58.5%
Contains more Manganese +2587.7%
Contains more Selenium +843.2%
Contains more Calcium +469.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +167.9%
Equal in Sodium - 375
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +198.7%
Contains more Magnesium +32.1%
Contains more Zinc +85.4%
Contains more Copper +58.5%
Contains more Manganese +2587.7%
Contains more Selenium +843.2%
Contains more Calcium +469.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +167.9%
Equal in Sodium - 375

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 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more Folate +65.8%
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more Folate +65.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Contains more Fats +43.1%
Contains more Water +82.3%
Contains more Carbs +536.9%
Contains more Other +17.9%
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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Contains more Fats +43.1%
Contains more Water +82.3%
Contains more Carbs +536.9%
Contains more Other +17.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 40.77g Potato bread
Protein 23.8g 12.5g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 3.13g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 47.07g Potato bread
Calories 172kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Sugar 9.38g Mussels
Fiber 0g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 33mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 6.72mg 2.25mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 28mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 268mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 369mg 375mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 1.44mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.094mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.253mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 9.5µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 89IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.188mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.106mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.25mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.817mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 76µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.15µg Mussels
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.081mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.224mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.268mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.44mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.311mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.112mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.285mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.305mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.143mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0g Potato bread
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 0g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mussels Potato bread
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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.