Nori vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nori and mussels
- Nori has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate, while mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.
- Mussels contains 17 times less vitamin A than nori. Nori contains 5202IU of vitamin A, while mussels contains 304IU.
The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, laver, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, 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 more CalciumCalcium | +112.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +273.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +391.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +588.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12700% |
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 | +186.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +92.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +206.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +309.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3956% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1001.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 24µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 0.988mg | 6.8mg | 253% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 89.6µg | 162% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 6.72mg | 62% |
| Protein | 5.81g | 23.8g | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 285mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 13.6mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 260µg | 91µg | 19% |
| Folate | 146µg | 76µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.3mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 2.67mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 369mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.149mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.47mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.521mg | 0.95mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 172kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 1.212g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 4.48g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.159mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.061g | 0.85g | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 268mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 1.014g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.446mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.11g | 7.39g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.81g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.232mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.501mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.222mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.273mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.402mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.044g | N/A |
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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
45%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals