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Mussels vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mussels and rosemary different?

  • Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, while rosemary is higher in fiber, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B6.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than rosemary.
  • Rosemary has a higher glycemic index (70) than mussels (50).

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Rosemary, fresh types were used in this article.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +331.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +608.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +860.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +102%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
~equal in Iron ~6.65mg

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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +619%
Contains more OtherOther +34.7%
Contains more FatsFats +30.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.1%
Contains more WaterWater +10.8%

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
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Rosemary DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.96mg 254%
Selenium 89.6µg 163%
Fiber 0g 14.1g 56%
Protein 23.8g 3.31g 41%
Phosphorus 285mg 66mg 31%
Calcium 33mg 317mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.036mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.152mg 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.336mg 18%
Copper 0.149mg 0.301mg 17%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.93mg 16%
Sodium 369mg 26mg 15%
Magnesium 37mg 91mg 13%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.912mg 13%
Potassium 268mg 668mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.85g 2.838g 9%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 21.8mg 9%
Folate 76µg 109µg 8%
Vitamin A 91µg 146µg 6%
Carbs 7.39g 20.7g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.804mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.901g 2%
Calories 172kcal 131kcal 2%
Fats 4.48g 5.86g 2%
Iron 6.72mg 6.65mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 6.6g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 1.16g 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Rosemary
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
30%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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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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.
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.