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Mussels vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mussels and Radish

  • Mussels is richer than Radish in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Radishes, raw.

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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.
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Radish
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Iron +1876.5%
Contains more Magnesium +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +1325%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Zinc +853.6%
Contains more Copper +198%
Contains more Manganese +9755.1%
Contains more Selenium +14833.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Iron +1876.5%
Contains more Magnesium +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +1325%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Zinc +853.6%
Contains more Copper +198%
Contains more Manganese +9755.1%
Contains more Selenium +14833.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%

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.
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Radish
Contains more Vitamin A +4242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1081.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Folate +204%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 14.8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1081.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Folate +204%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 14.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Radish
Contains more Protein +3400%
Contains more Fats +4380%
Contains more Carbs +117.4%
Contains more Other +478.2%
Contains more Water +55.8%
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
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +3400%
Contains more Fats +4380%
Contains more Carbs +117.4%
Contains more Other +478.2%
Contains more Water +55.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Radish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5864.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2425%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5864.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2425%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Radish Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 1.8g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 0.68g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.1g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 3.4g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 16kcal Mussels
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 1.86g Mussels
Fiber 0g 1.6g Radish
Calcium 33mg 25mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.34mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 10mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 20mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 233mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 39mg Radish
Zinc 2.67mg 0.28mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.05mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.069mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 7IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 14.8mg Radish
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.012mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.039mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.254mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.165mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.071mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 25µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin K 1.3µg Radish
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.009mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.023mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.02mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.031mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.033mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.01mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.036mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.035mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.013mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Radish
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.032g Radish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.017g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.048g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Radish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
286%
Mussels
10%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish
Radish contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Radish
Radish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radish
Radish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.818g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish
Radish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish
Radish is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.