Mussels vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mussels and provolone
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, provolone is richer in calcium and phosphorus.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 939% more than provolone.
- Provolone has 680 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, while provolone has 0.01mg.
- Mussels contains less sodium.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of provolone is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, provolone.
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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 | +32.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +1192.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +473.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67900% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +517.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2190.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +21% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1478.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1823.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1543.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +660% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +159.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1.46µg | 939% |
Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.01mg | 295% |
Selenium | 89.6µg | 14.5µg | 137% |
Iron | 6.72mg | 0.52mg | 78% |
Saturated fat | 0.85g | 17.078g | 74% |
Calcium | 33mg | 756mg | 72% |
Fats | 4.48g | 26.62g | 34% |
Phosphorus | 285mg | 496mg | 30% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.019mg | 23% |
Sodium | 369mg | 876mg | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.156mg | 18% |
Folate | 76µg | 10µg | 17% |
Vitamin A | 91µg | 236µg | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 7.393g | 16% |
Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
Copper | 0.149mg | 0.026mg | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.476mg | 9% |
Calories | 172kcal | 351kcal | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.321mg | 8% |
Zinc | 2.67mg | 3.23mg | 5% |
Protein | 23.8g | 25.58g | 4% |
Potassium | 268mg | 138mg | 4% |
Cholesterol | 56mg | 69mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.769g | 3% |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 37mg | 28mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
Carbs | 7.39g | 2.14g | 2% |
Net carbs | 7.39g | 2.14g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.982mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.091mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.676mg | 2.297mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.646mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.04mg | 1.64mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.457mg | 1.115mg | 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 CarbsCarbs | +245.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +49.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +494.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +629.1% |