Mussels vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Mussels and Whelk
- Mussels has more Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Whelk is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Magnesium.
- Mussels covers your daily need of Manganese 257% more than Whelk.
- Mussels has 7 times more Folate than Whelk. While Mussels has 76µg of Folate, Whelk has only 11µg.
- Mussels has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -10.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +664% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +364.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1282.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.1% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +512.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +590.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +460% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +110% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1710.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2534.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.7% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 275kcal |
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| Protein | 23.8g | 47.68g |
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| Fats | 4.48g | 0.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 6.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.39g | 15.52g |
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| Carbs | 7.39g | 15.52g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 130mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 172mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 694mg |
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| Iron | 6.72mg | 10.06mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 2.06mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 3.26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 282mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg | 412mg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU | 162IU |
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| Vitamin A | 91µg | 49µg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.89mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 89.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.214mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 1.995mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 18.14µg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 11µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g | 0.062g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.046g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.618mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg | 2.136mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.655mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg | 3.807mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.93mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg | 1.205mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 1.648mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg | 2.075mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.977mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.788g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)