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Rye vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between rye and mussels?

  • Rye is higher in fiber, copper, and magnesium, yet mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, and vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
  • The amount of sodium in rye is lower.
  • The glycemic index of rye is lower.

We used Rye grain and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types 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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +197.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +155.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +544.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.67mg

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.
Rye
Rye
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +926.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.2%
Contains more FatsFats +174.8%
Contains more WaterWater +476.9%
Contains more OtherOther +102.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +387.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye Mussels
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg 1000%
Manganese 2.577mg 6.8mg 184%
Selenium 13.9µg 89.6µg 138%
Fiber 15.1g 0g 60%
Iron 2.63mg 6.72mg 51%
Protein 10.34g 23.8g 27%
Copper 0.367mg 0.149mg 24%
Carbs 75.86g 7.39g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Magnesium 110mg 37mg 17%
Sodium 2mg 369mg 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.42mg 13%
Vitamin A 1µg 91µg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.95mg 10%
Folate 38µg 76µg 10%
Calories 338kcal 172kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 3mg 8%
Phosphorus 332mg 285mg 7%
Potassium 510mg 268mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Fats 1.63g 4.48g 4%
Saturated fat 0.197g 0.85g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 1.212g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 1.014g 2%
Calcium 24mg 33mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 60.76g 7.39g N/A
Sugar 0.98g N/A
Zinc 2.65mg 2.67mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.457mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye Mussels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Rye
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/nutrients
  2. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.