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Mussels vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mussels and cayenne pepper?

  • Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, and selenium, yet cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.
  • Mussels has 10 times more selenium than cayenne pepper. Mussels has 89.6µg of selenium, while cayenne pepper has 8.8µg.
  • Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index than mussels.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types in this comparison.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +240%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +918.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +310.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +348.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +651.5%
Contains more IronIron +16.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +150.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~293mg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +461.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.328mg

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.2%
Contains more WaterWater +659.6%
Contains more FatsFats +285.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +666.3%
Contains more OtherOther +89.9%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +171.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +590.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Vitamin A 91µg 2081µg 221%
Manganese 6.8mg 2mg 209%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 2.45mg 181%
Selenium 89.6µg 8.8µg 147%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 76.4mg 70%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 268mg 2014mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 8.37g 48%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.919mg 38%
Vitamin B3 3mg 8.701mg 36%
Magnesium 37mg 152mg 27%
Copper 0.149mg 0.373mg 25%
Protein 23.8g 12.01g 24%
Fats 4.48g 17.27g 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 19%
Carbs 7.39g 56.63g 16%
Sodium 369mg 30mg 15%
Iron 6.72mg 7.8mg 14%
Calcium 33mg 148mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.85g 3.26g 11%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Folate 76µg 106µg 8%
Calories 172kcal 318kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 2.75g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.328mg 2%
Zinc 2.67mg 2.48mg 2%
Phosphorus 285mg 293mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 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 Cayenne pepper
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%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

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 - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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.

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.