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Mussels vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mussels and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin C, however, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 996% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.4%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Zinc +287%
Contains more Manganese +891.3%
Contains more Selenium +769.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.139
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 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.4%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Zinc +287%
Contains more Manganese +891.3%
Contains more Selenium +769.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.139

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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Contains more Vitamin A +15100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Folate +76.3%
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% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +15100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Folate +76.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +151.6%
Contains more Water +1110.9%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Carbs +902%
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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +151.6%
Contains more Water +1110.9%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Carbs +902%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.9%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 23.8g 9.46g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 8.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 7.39g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 172kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g Mussels
Fiber 0g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 33mg 19mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 5.57mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 23mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 102mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 152mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 941mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.69mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.139mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.686mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 10.3µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 2IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 1µg Mussels
Vitamin E 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 3mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.536mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.086mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.09µg Mussels
Vitamin K 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.116mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.268mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.333mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0.652mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0.172mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.147mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.45mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.399mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.197mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.653g Mussels
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 1.986g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
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.

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.