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Mussels vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mussels and tonic water

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and vitamin B5 in mussels is higher than in tonic water.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1000% more than tonic water.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of tonic water is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Beverages, carbonated, tonic water.

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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 0% 0.3% 0% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 1.6% 0.13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +67100%
Contains more CopperCopper +2383.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2570%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +679900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3080%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.1%
Contains more WaterWater +49%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Tonic water
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tonic water DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.001mg 296%
Selenium 89.6µg 0µg 163%
Iron 6.72mg 0.01mg 84%
Protein 23.8g 0g 48%
Phosphorus 285mg 0mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0mg 25%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.1mg 23%
Folate 76µg 0µg 19%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0mg 19%
Copper 0.149mg 0.006mg 16%
Sodium 369mg 12mg 16%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin A 91µg 0µg 10%
Magnesium 37mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Potassium 268mg 0mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0g 8%
Calories 172kcal 34kcal 7%
Fats 4.48g 0g 7%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0g 4%
Calcium 33mg 1mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0g 3%
Carbs 7.39g 8.8g 0%
Net carbs 7.39g 8.8g N/A
Sugar 8.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Tonic water
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
0%
Tonic water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
1%
Tonic water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tonic water
Tonic water is cheaper (difference - $6.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.