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Mussels vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mussels and sauerkraut

  • Mussels is richer than sauerkraut in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 1000% higher.
  • Sauerkraut has a lower glycemic index than mussels.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.6%
Contains more IronIron +357.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1305.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1325%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4403.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14833.3%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

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 49% 0.33% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1997.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +921.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
~equal in Vitamin C ~14.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2515.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.9%
Contains more WaterWater +51.3%

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
30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1709%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Sauerkraut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.151mg 289%
Selenium 89.6µg 0.6µg 162%
Iron 6.72mg 1.47mg 66%
Protein 23.8g 0.91g 46%
Phosphorus 285mg 20mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.022mg 31%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.19mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.021mg 23%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.143mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.093mg 17%
Folate 76µg 24µg 13%
Sodium 369mg 661mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Vitamin K 13µg 11%
Vitamin A 91µg 1µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.067g 8%
Calories 172kcal 19kcal 8%
Fats 4.48g 0.14g 7%
Copper 0.149mg 0.096mg 6%
Magnesium 37mg 13mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.034g 4%
Potassium 268mg 170mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.013g 3%
Choline 10.4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 14.7mg 1%
Carbs 7.39g 4.28g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 1.38g N/A
Calcium 33mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 1.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.023mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.016mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 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 Sauerkraut
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
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.816g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.