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Mussels vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mussels and potato pancake?

  • Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc, yet potato pancake is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 988% more.
  • Mussels has 26 times more manganese than potato pancake. While mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, potato pancake has only 0.26mg.
  • The amount of sodium in mussels is lower.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Potato pancakes 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.
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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more IronIron +302.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2515.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +906.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg
~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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8175.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +348%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +291.4%
Contains more WaterWater +28%
Contains more FatsFats +229.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +276.3%
Contains more OtherOther +12.6%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +267.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.29µg 988%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.26mg 284%
Selenium 89.6µg 8.9µg 147%
Iron 6.72mg 1.67mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 7.516g 42%
Protein 23.8g 6.08g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.448mg 27%
Phosphorus 285mg 128mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.173mg 19%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.7mg 18%
Sodium 369mg 764mg 17%
Fats 4.48g 14.76g 16%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 27.6mg 16%
Cholesterol 56mg 95mg 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.158mg 12%
Potassium 268mg 622mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Folate 76µg 41µg 9%
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.672mg 8%
Vitamin A 91µg 32µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.85g 2.496g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 3.73g 7%
Carbs 7.39g 27.81g 7%
Calories 172kcal 268kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.757mg 4%
Copper 0.149mg 0.18mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 24.51g N/A
Magnesium 37mg 36mg 0%
Calcium 33mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.141mg 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 Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.646g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.