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Mussels vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mussels and sweet potato

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, sweet potato has more vitamin A.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
  • Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index than mussels.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48%
Contains more IronIron +1001.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +790%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +506.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2535.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg
~equal in Copper ~0.151mg

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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +588.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +679.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109%
~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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1415.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8860%
Contains more OtherOther +224.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.3%
Contains more WaterWater +26.4%

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
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8557.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.258mg 284%
Selenium 89.6µg 0.6µg 162%
Iron 6.72mg 0.61mg 76%
Vitamin A 91µg 709µg 69%
Protein 23.8g 1.57g 44%
Phosphorus 285mg 47mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.061mg 28%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.3mg 22%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.078mg 19%
Folate 76µg 11µg 16%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.557mg 15%
Sodium 369mg 55mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 2.4mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.209mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.014g 8%
Fats 4.48g 0.05g 7%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.018g 4%
Calories 172kcal 86kcal 4%
Carbs 7.39g 20.12g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.8mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 25mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.001g 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Potassium 268mg 337mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 17.12g N/A
Calcium 33mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 4.18g N/A
Copper 0.149mg 0.151mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.089mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.031mg 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 Sweet potato
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
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.