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Mussels vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mussels and maple syrup different?

  • Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B5, while maple syrup is higher in vitamin B2.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup is lower in cholesterol.

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Syrups, maple types were used in this article.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains more IronIron +6009.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +727.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3603.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2538.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59400%
Contains more FatsFats +7366.7%
Contains more WaterWater +88.8%
Contains more OtherOther +576.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +807.2%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9118.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7029.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Maple syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 2.908mg 169%
Selenium 89.6µg 0.6µg 162%
Iron 6.72mg 0.11mg 83%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 1.27mg 65%
Protein 23.8g 0.04g 48%
Phosphorus 285mg 2mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.066mg 20%
Carbs 7.39g 67.04g 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Folate 76µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.081mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.036mg 18%
Sodium 369mg 12mg 16%
Copper 0.149mg 0.018mg 15%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Zinc 2.67mg 1.47mg 11%
Vitamin A 91µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.002mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.017g 8%
Calcium 33mg 102mg 7%
Fats 4.48g 0.06g 7%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.007g 4%
Calories 172kcal 260kcal 4%
Magnesium 37mg 21mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.011g 3%
Potassium 268mg 212mg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 0%
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 Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.843g)
Which food is cheaper?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.