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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.
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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
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.
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 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
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%

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.3%
Contains more WaterWater +49.3%
Contains more FatsFats +494.2%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%
~equal in Protein ~25.58g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +629.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Provolone
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Provolone 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.228g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.