Sweet potato vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sweet potato and mussels
- Sweet potato has more vitamin A; however, mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
- Sweet potato has 47 times more vitamin A than mussels. Sweet potato has 14187IU of vitamin A, while mussels has 304IU.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index than mussels.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 PotassiumPotassium | +25.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +48% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1001.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +790% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +506.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2535.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14833.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +679.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +588.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +438.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +590.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1415.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8860% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +224.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
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 | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +101300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8557.1% |
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 | 0.258mg | 6.8mg | 284% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 89.6µg | 162% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 6.72mg | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 709µg | 91µg | 69% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 23.8g | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 285mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.42mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 2.67mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.3mg | 19% |
| Folate | 11µg | 76µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 369mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 0g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 13.6mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 1.212g | 8% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 4.48g | 7% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.85g | 4% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 172kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 7.39g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.95mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 1.014g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 337mg | 268mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Calcium | 30mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.18g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.457mg | 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 |
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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
31%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.