Mussels vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mussels and potatoes?
- Mussels is richer than potatoes in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
- The glycemic index of mussels is lower.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +729.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +790% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +222% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.2mg | 287% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 0.4µg | 162% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.81mg | 74% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 2.05g | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 57mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.032mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.3mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.081mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 6mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.298mg | 15% |
| Folate | 76µg | 15µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.295mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 1.061mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.042g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 19.7mg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 0.09g | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 77kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 425mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.025g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 17.49g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.002g | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1061% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4877.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2785.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |