Mussels vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mussels and wheat
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, iron, and vitamin B2, while wheat has more copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Wheat, durum.
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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 IronIron | +90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +289.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +271.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +319% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +459% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +862.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +194.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 3.012mg | 165% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.553mg | 45% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 3.52mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 508mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.419mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 144mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 6.738mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.121mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 71.13g | 21% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 13.68g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 4.16mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.419mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Folate | 76µg | 43µg | 8% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 339kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 431mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 2.47g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.454g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.344g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.978g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 33mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 89.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.533mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.