Mussels vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mussels and pâté
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, and iron; however, pâté is richer in vitamin A and copper.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 867% more than pâté.
- Pâté has 57 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, while pâté has 0.12mg.
- Mussels contains less sodium.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of pâté is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Pate, liver, not specified, canned.
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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 | +184.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5566.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.5% |
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 | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +989% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +392.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +525% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1118.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 3.2µg | 867% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.12mg | 290% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 991µg | 100% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 41.6µg | 87% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 255mg | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 9.57g | 40% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 28g | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 12.36g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.4mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.03mg | 23% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 14.2g | 19% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 5.5mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.6mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 697mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 2mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 3.16g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 200mg | 12% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 319kcal | 7% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Folate | 76µg | 60µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 3.3mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 2.85mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.838mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.582mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.298mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pâté is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pâté is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 199mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.72g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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