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Mussels vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mussels and paprika

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, and selenium; however, paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than paprika.
  • Mussels has 14 times more selenium than paprika. While mussels has 89.6µg of selenium, paprika has only 6.3µg.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1322.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +381.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +750.7%
Contains more IronIron +214.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +378.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%

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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2606.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2041%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.33mg

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.3%
Contains more WaterWater +444%
Contains more FatsFats +187.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +630.6%
Contains more OtherOther +143.4%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +540.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Vitamin A 91µg 2463µg 264%
Manganese 6.8mg 1.59mg 227%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Iron 6.72mg 21.14mg 180%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 2.141mg 157%
Selenium 89.6µg 6.3µg 151%
Fiber 0g 34.9g 140%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Copper 0.149mg 0.713mg 63%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 1.23mg 62%
Potassium 268mg 2280mg 59%
Vitamin B3 3mg 10.06mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 7.766g 44%
Magnesium 37mg 178mg 34%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 2.51mg 31%
Calcium 33mg 229mg 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Protein 23.8g 14.14g 19%
Carbs 7.39g 53.99g 16%
Zinc 2.67mg 4.33mg 15%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0.9mg 14%
Sodium 369mg 68mg 13%
Fats 4.48g 12.89g 13%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Folate 76µg 49µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.85g 2.14g 6%
Calories 172kcal 282kcal 6%
Phosphorus 285mg 314mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.33mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 1.695g 2%
Net carbs 7.39g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.29g)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.