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Mussels vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mussels and rye?

  • Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, and vitamin C, yet rye is higher in fiber, copper, and magnesium.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
  • The glycemic index of rye is lower.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Rye grain types 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%
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +155.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +544.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +197.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.65mg

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%
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.316mg

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
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.2%
Contains more FatsFats +174.8%
Contains more WaterWater +476.9%
Contains more OtherOther +102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +926.5%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +387.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Rye DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 2.577mg 184%
Selenium 89.6µg 13.9µg 138%
Fiber 0g 15.1g 60%
Iron 6.72mg 2.63mg 51%
Protein 23.8g 10.34g 27%
Copper 0.149mg 0.367mg 24%
Carbs 7.39g 75.86g 23%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Magnesium 37mg 110mg 17%
Sodium 369mg 2mg 16%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.294mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.251mg 13%
Vitamin A 91µg 1µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 1.456mg 10%
Folate 76µg 38µg 10%
Calories 172kcal 338kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.27mg 8%
Phosphorus 285mg 332mg 7%
Potassium 268mg 510mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Fats 4.48g 1.63g 4%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.197g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.767g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.208g 2%
Calcium 33mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.316mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0.98g N/A
Zinc 2.67mg 2.65mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 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 Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.