Pizza vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pizza and mussels
- Pizza is richer in calcium, yet mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 983% higher.
- Pizza contains 6 times more calcium than mussels. Pizza contains 188mg of calcium, while mussels contains 33mg.
- Mussels contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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 | +469.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +99.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1788.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +871.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5614.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +351% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 24µg | 983% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 6.8mg | 280% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 89.6µg | 127% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 6.72mg | 53% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 23.8g | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.42mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 33mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 0.85g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 13.6mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 56mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 2.67mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 285mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 369mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 7.39g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 4.48g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 172kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 1.014g | 4% |
| Folate | 93µg | 76µg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 172mg | 268mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 1.212g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 91µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.044g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 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
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265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.615g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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