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Mussels vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mussels and tilsit cheese?

  • Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet tilsit cheese is richer in calcium and phosphorus.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 913% higher.
  • Mussels has 523 times more manganese than tilsit cheese. Mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, while tilsit cheese has 0.013mg.
  • Mussels contains less sodium.
  • Tilsit cheese has a lower glycemic index than mussels.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, tilsit 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 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +312.3%
Contains more IronIron +2821.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +473.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +517.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2021.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.4%

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% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1042.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +173.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +293.1%
Contains more WaterWater +42.7%
Contains more FatsFats +479.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.1%
~equal in Protein ~24.41g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +603.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Tilsit cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.1µg 913%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.013mg 295%
Selenium 89.6µg 14.5µg 137%
Iron 6.72mg 0.23mg 81%
Saturated fat 0.85g 16.775g 72%
Calcium 33mg 700mg 67%
Fats 4.48g 25.98g 33%
Phosphorus 285mg 500mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.061mg 20%
Vitamin A 91µg 249µg 18%
Sodium 369mg 753mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.205mg 17%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 7.136g 15%
Cholesterol 56mg 102mg 15%
Folate 76µg 20µg 14%
Copper 0.149mg 0.026mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.346mg 12%
Calories 172kcal 340kcal 8%
Zinc 2.67mg 3.5mg 8%
Potassium 268mg 65mg 6%
Magnesium 37mg 13mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.359mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.065mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.721g 3%
Carbs 7.39g 1.88g 2%
Protein 23.8g 24.41g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 1.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.899mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.484mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 2.548mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 2.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 1.358mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 1.752mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.704mg 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 Tilsit cheese
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
38%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.925g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.