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Mussels vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mussels and Tart

  • Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin C, yet Tart is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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.
Mussels
Mussels
7
:
3
Tart
Tart
Contains more Iron +96.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.5%
Contains more Potassium +306.1%
Contains more Zinc +853.6%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +594.6%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Equal in Sodium - 361
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Tart
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Contains more Iron +96.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.5%
Contains more Potassium +306.1%
Contains more Zinc +853.6%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +594.6%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Equal in Sodium - 361

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.
Mussels
Mussels
4
:
8
Tart
Tart
Contains more Vitamin C +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +31.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.285
Mussels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Tart
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +31.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mussels
Mussels
3
:
2
Tart
Tart
Contains more Protein +496.5%
Contains more Water +407.9%
Contains more Other +169.5%
Contains more Fats +33.7%
Contains more Carbs +939.2%
Mussels
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
Tart
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Protein +496.5%
Contains more Water +407.9%
Contains more Other +169.5%
Contains more Fats +33.7%
Contains more Carbs +939.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mussels
Mussels
2
:
1
Tart
Tart
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.2%
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Tart
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Tart Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 75.3g Tart
Protein 23.8g 3.99g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 5.99g Tart
Carbs 7.39g 76.8g Tart
Calories 172kcal 372kcal Tart
Sugar 4.87g Mussels
Fiber 0g 1.5g Tart
Calcium 33mg 44mg Tart
Iron 6.72mg 3.42mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 44mg Tart
Phosphorus 285mg 93mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 66mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 361mg Tart
Zinc 2.67mg 0.28mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.073mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 12.9µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.53mg Tart
Vitamin C 13.6mg 3.8mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.285mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.38mg Tart
Folate 76µg 100µg Tart
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tart
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Tart
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.393g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 3.338g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.878g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Tart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
286%
Mussels
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.543g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.