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Mussels vs. Tomato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mussels and Tomato soup

  • Mussels is richer than Tomato soup in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.
  • Tomato soup contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial.

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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 Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +2217.2%
Contains more Magnesium +428.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Zinc +2866.7%
Contains more Copper +413.8%
Contains more Manganese +10049.3%
Contains more Selenium +5873.3%
Contains less Sodium -49.6%
Equal in Potassium - 275
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 5% 7% 25% 25% 3% 10% 9% 9%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +2217.2%
Contains more Magnesium +428.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Zinc +2866.7%
Contains more Copper +413.8%
Contains more Manganese +10049.3%
Contains more Selenium +5873.3%
Contains less Sodium -49.6%
Equal in Potassium - 275

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 4% 0% 21% 5% 2% 8% 0% 10% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3252.1%
Contains more Fats +2033.3%
Contains more Other +194.4%
Contains more Water +48.1%
Equal in Carbs - 7.45
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
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +3252.1%
Contains more Fats +2033.3%
Contains more Other +194.4%
Contains more Water +48.1%
Equal in Carbs - 7.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1413.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1474%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1413.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1474%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Tomato soup Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 6.95g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 0.71g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.21g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 7.45g Tomato soup
Calories 172kcal 32kcal Mussels
Sugar 4.03g Mussels
Fiber 0g 0.5g Tomato soup
Calcium 33mg 8mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.29mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 7mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 15mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 275mg Tomato soup
Sodium 369mg 186mg Tomato soup
Zinc 2.67mg 0.09mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.029mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.067mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 1.5µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 192IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 10µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.17mg Tomato soup
Vitamin C 13.6mg 6.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.02mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.007mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.042mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin K 1.5µg Tomato soup
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 Tomato soup
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.056g Tomato soup
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 0.067g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.077g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mussels Tomato soup
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
5%
Tomato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
10%
Tomato soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.