Mussels vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mussels and white bread
- Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B2, yet white bread is richer in vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 1000% higher.
- Mussels has a lower glycemic index than white bread.
Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +260.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +190.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1168.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +307.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +336.4% |
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 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.536mg | 272% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 22µg | 123% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 3.61mg | 39% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 8.85g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 98mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.533mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.74mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 49.42g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.243mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.78mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 144mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Folate | 76µg | 111µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.536mg | 8% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 266kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.101mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 490mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 126mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 1.602g | 3% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 3.33g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.087mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 0.698g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.599g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.67g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +168.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +568.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.2% |
