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Mussels vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mussels and spinach raw

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, spinach raw has more vitamin A and folate.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index than spinach raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Spinach, 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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more IronIron +148%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +403.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +481.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +658.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8860%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.3%
~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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +732.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1048.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.6%
Contains more OtherOther +84.9%
Contains more WaterWater +49.5%

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10040%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +634.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.897mg 257%
Selenium 89.6µg 1µg 161%
Iron 6.72mg 2.71mg 50%
Vitamin A 91µg 469µg 42%
Protein 23.8g 2.86g 42%
Phosphorus 285mg 49mg 34%
Folate 76µg 194µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.078mg 19%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.53mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.189mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.065mg 18%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 28.1mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.724mg 14%
Sodium 369mg 79mg 13%
Magnesium 37mg 79mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Potassium 268mg 558mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.165g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.195mg 7%
Calories 172kcal 23kcal 7%
Calcium 33mg 99mg 7%
Fats 4.48g 0.39g 6%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.063g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.01g 3%
Copper 0.149mg 0.13mg 2%
Carbs 7.39g 3.63g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Spinach 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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.787g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.