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Mussels vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mussels and soybean raw

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, and selenium; however, soybean raw is higher in copper, iron, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than soybean raw.
  • Mussels has 5 times more selenium than soybean raw. While mussels has 89.6µg of selenium, soybean raw has only 17.8µg.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw.

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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 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +403.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +656.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +739.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +570.5%
Contains more IronIron +133.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1012.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +277%
Contains more FolateFolate +393.4%
~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
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +616%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.3%
Contains more FatsFats +345.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.1%
Contains more OtherOther +53.1%

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +334.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +828.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Soybean raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 2.517mg 186%
Copper 0.149mg 1.658mg 168%
Selenium 89.6µg 17.8µg 131%
Iron 6.72mg 15.7mg 112%
Folate 76µg 375µg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 11.255g 67%
Phosphorus 285mg 704mg 60%
Magnesium 37mg 280mg 58%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.874mg 48%
Potassium 268mg 1797mg 45%
Vitamin K 47µg 39%
Fiber 0g 9.3g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.87mg 35%
Protein 23.8g 36.49g 25%
Calcium 33mg 277mg 24%
Fats 4.48g 19.94g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.377mg 21%
Choline 115.9mg 21%
Zinc 2.67mg 4.89mg 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Sodium 369mg 2mg 16%
Calories 172kcal 446kcal 14%
Vitamin A 91µg 1µg 10%
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.623mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.85g 2.884g 9%
Carbs 7.39g 30.16g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 4.404g 8%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 6mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.793mg 3%
Net carbs 7.39g 20.86g N/A
Sugar 7.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.591mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 1.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.971mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 3.309mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 2.706mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 2.122mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 2.029mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 1.097mg 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 Soybean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
265%
Mussels
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.034g)
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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.