Mussels vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mussels and ricotta
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while ricotta has more calcium.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 986% higher.
- Ricotta contains 1133 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels contains 6.8mg of manganese, while ricotta contains 0.006mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mussels is lower.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of mussels is 50.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +155.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1668.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +609.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +517.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +527.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.2% |
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 | +2207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2784.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +346% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6958.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +31.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +211.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +257.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.34µg | 986% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.006mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 14.5µg | 137% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.38mg | 79% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 8.295g | 34% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 11.26g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.013mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 158mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.104mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.195mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 207mg | 17% |
| Folate | 76µg | 12µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.213mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.021mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.16mg | 14% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 12.98g | 13% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 84mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 3.627g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.385g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.043mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 120µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 174kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.459mg | 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
265%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.445g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.