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Mussels vs. Walnut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mussels and Walnut oil

  • Walnut oil has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Folate than Mussels.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1000% more than Walnut oil.
  • Mussels has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Oil, walnut.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +2132.1%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +2132.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2148.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5122.8%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2148.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5122.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Walnut oil Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 0g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 100g Walnut oil
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 884kcal Walnut oil
Calcium 33mg 0mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 0mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 0mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 0mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 0mg Walnut oil
Zinc 2.67mg 0mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 0IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.4mg Walnut oil
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin K 15µg Walnut oil
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 0mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 0mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Walnut oil
Saturated Fat 0.85g 9.1g 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 22.8g Walnut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 63.3g Walnut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Walnut oil
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
4%
Walnut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
0%
Walnut oil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.25g)
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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/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.