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Mussels vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mussels and puff pastry?

  • Puff pastry has less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin C than mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.
  • Puff pastry contains less cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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.
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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.3%
Contains more IronIron +158.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +394.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1273.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +265.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.4%

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.
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% 0% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.323mg

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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +221.6%
Contains more WaterWater +726.4%
Contains more OtherOther +218%
Contains more FatsFats +759.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +518.4%

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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +770.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1734%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Puff pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.495mg 274%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 22.228g 140%
Selenium 89.6µg 24.5µg 118%
Fats 4.48g 38.5g 52%
Iron 6.72mg 2.6mg 52%
Protein 23.8g 7.4g 33%
Phosphorus 285mg 60mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.85g 5.502g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 8.828g 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0mg 19%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.54mg 19%
Calories 172kcal 558kcal 19%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin K 16.3µg 14%
Carbs 7.39g 45.7g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.258mg 12%
Vitamin A 91µg 0µg 10%
Potassium 268mg 62mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.019mg 6%
Magnesium 37mg 16mg 5%
Sodium 369mg 253mg 5%
Folate 76µg 55µg 5%
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.8mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Copper 0.149mg 0.115mg 4%
Calcium 33mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.323mg 2%
Choline 6.2mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 44.2g N/A
Sugar 0.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.158mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Puff pastry
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
24%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.