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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.29g)