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Sugar substitute vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sugar substitute and Mussels

  • Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium, yet Mussels is richer in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mussels is 295% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 27 times more Calcium than Mussels. Sugar substitute contains 879mg of Calcium, while Mussels contains 33mg.
  • Mussels contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 Calcium +2563.6%
Contains more Iron +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +516.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3462.5%
Contains more Potassium +587.2%
Contains less Sodium -35.5%
Contains more Zinc +6575%
Contains more Copper +2028.6%
Contains more Manganese +30809.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +2563.6%
Contains more Iron +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +516.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3462.5%
Contains more Potassium +587.2%
Contains less Sodium -35.5%
Contains more Zinc +6575%
Contains more Copper +2028.6%
Contains more Manganese +30809.1%

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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1047.1%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Contains more Protein +1055.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +569%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 Carbs +1047.1%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Contains more Protein +1055.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +569%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 7.39g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 84.77g 7.39g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 172kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g Mussels
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 33mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 6mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 8mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 39mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 572mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 0.04mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.007mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.022mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg Mussels
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 56mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 0.85g Sugar substitute
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.