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Shortbread vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shortbread and Mussels?

  • Mussels is richer than Shortbread in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
  • Shortbread has 10 times more Saturated Fat than Mussels. While Shortbread has 8.105g of Saturated Fat, Mussels has only 0.85g.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Iron +125.5%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.8%
Contains more Potassium +204.5%
Contains more Zinc +444.9%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
Contains more Manganese +1630.3%
Contains more Selenium +1345.2%
Equal in Sodium - 369
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Iron +125.5%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.8%
Contains more Potassium +204.5%
Contains more Zinc +444.9%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
Contains more Manganese +1630.3%
Contains more Selenium +1345.2%
Equal in Sodium - 369

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +30300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Equal in Folate - 76
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +30300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Equal in Folate - 76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +485.3%
Contains more Carbs +763.1%
Contains more Protein +343.2%
Contains more Water +1598.6%
Contains more Other +208.7%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 Fats +485.3%
Contains more Carbs +763.1%
Contains more Protein +343.2%
Contains more Water +1598.6%
Contains more Other +208.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 7.39g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 26.22g 4.48g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 7.39g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 172kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Mussels
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 2.98mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 14mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 66mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 88mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 353mg 369mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.09mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.393mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 6.2µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 1IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.3mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 81µg 76µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
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 0mg 56mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Mussels
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 1.014g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.212g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Mussels
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
33%
Shortbread
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.

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