Mussels vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mussels and Flax
- Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Selenium, however, Flax is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
- Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 1000% more than Flax.
- Flax contains 4 times less Selenium than Mussels. Mussels contains 89.6µg of Selenium, while Flax contains 25.4µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Seeds, flaxseed.
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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.
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Iron
+17.3%
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Manganese
+174%
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Selenium
+252.8%
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Calcium
+672.7%
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Magnesium
+959.5%
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Phosphorus
+125.3%
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Potassium
+203.4%
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Sodium
-91.9%
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Zinc
+62.5%
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Copper
+718.8%
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Iron
+17.3%
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Manganese
+174%
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Selenium
+252.8%
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Calcium
+672.7%
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Magnesium
+959.5%
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Phosphorus
+125.3%
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Potassium
+203.4%
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-91.9%
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Zinc
+62.5%
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Copper
+718.8%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+2166.7%
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Vitamin B2
+160.9%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+448%
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Vitamin B6
+373%
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Folate
+14.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.08
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.985
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+2166.7%
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Vitamin B2
+160.9%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+448%
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Vitamin B6
+373%
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Folate
+14.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.08
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.985
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+30.1%
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Water
+778.6%
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Fats
+841.1%
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Carbs
+290.8%
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+16.7%
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Protein
+30.1%
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Water
+778.6%
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Fats
+841.1%
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Carbs
+290.8%
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+16.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-76.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+642.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2270.5%
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Saturated Fat
-76.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+642.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2270.5%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.39g | 1.58g |
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| Protein | 23.8g | 18.29g |
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| Fats | 4.48g | 42.16g |
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| Carbs | 7.39g | 28.88g |
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| Calories | 172kcal | 534kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.55g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 27.3g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 255mg |
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| Iron | 6.72mg | 5.73mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 392mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 642mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 813mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg | 30mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 4.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 1.22mg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg | 2.482mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 91µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 1.644mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 3.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.985mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.473mg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 87µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.297mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.766mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.896mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.235mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.862mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.957mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.472mg |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g | 3.663g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g | 7.527g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 28.73g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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
286%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.813g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
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.