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Mussels vs. Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mussels and Wine different?

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Folate than Wine.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, all are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
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Wine
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +1716.2%
Contains more Magnesium +236.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1325%
Contains more Potassium +170.7%
Contains more Zinc +1953.8%
Contains more Copper +2028.6%
Contains more Manganese +5383.9%
Contains more Selenium +44700%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
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 3% 14% 8% 9% 9% 1% 4% 3% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +1716.2%
Contains more Magnesium +236.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1325%
Contains more Potassium +170.7%
Contains more Zinc +1953.8%
Contains more Copper +2028.6%
Contains more Manganese +5383.9%
Contains more Selenium +44700%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%

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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Wine
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1707.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2467.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more Folate +7500%
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 4% 3% 13% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1707.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2467.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wine
Contains more Protein +33900%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +171.7%
Contains more Water +41.6%
Contains more Other +234.3%
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
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.72 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 10.63 g
Contains more Protein +33900%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +171.7%
Contains more Water +41.6%
Contains more Other +234.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Wine
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Wine Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 2.72g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 0.07g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 2.72g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 83kcal Mussels
Sugar 0.79g Mussels
Calcium 33mg 8mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.37mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 11mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 20mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 99mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 5mg Wine
Zinc 2.67mg 0.13mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.007mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.124mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0.2µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 0IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.005mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.023mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.166mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.037mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.054mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 1µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Wine
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0g Wine
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 0g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mussels Wine
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
2%
Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
7%
Wine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wine
Wine contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wine
Wine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wine
Wine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wine
Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Wine
Wine is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
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. Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173185/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.