Mussels vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mussels and tomato sauce
- Tomato sauce has less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index than tomato sauce.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1113.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +955.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5917.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +94.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +313.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +546.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +207.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +744.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1883.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1393.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2204.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +901.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.113mg | 291% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 0.6µg | 162% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.96mg | 72% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 1.2g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 27mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.065mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.024mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.22mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Folate | 76µg | 9µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 11mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.309mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.991mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 22µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.121g | 7% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 24kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 0.3g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.041g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.044g | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 5.31g | 1% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 297mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.56g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.02mg | 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 |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins