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Tart vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tart and Mussels

  • Tart is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.
  • Tart contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Mussels. Tart contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels contains 0.1mg.

Food types used in this article are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
3
:
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +96.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.5%
Contains more Potassium +306.1%
Contains more Zinc +853.6%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +594.6%
Equal in Sodium - 369
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +96.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.5%
Contains more Potassium +306.1%
Contains more Zinc +853.6%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +594.6%
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.
Tart
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
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 A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
:
Contains more Fats +33.7%
Contains more Carbs +939.2%
Contains more Protein +496.5%
Contains more Water +407.9%
Contains more Other +169.5%
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 +33.7%
Contains more Carbs +939.2%
Contains more Protein +496.5%
Contains more Water +407.9%
Contains more Other +169.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
1
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38%
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 75.3g 7.39g Tart
Protein 3.99g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 5.99g 4.48g Tart
Carbs 76.8g 7.39g Tart
Calories 372kcal 172kcal Tart
Sugar 4.87g Mussels
Fiber 1.5g 0g Tart
Calcium 44mg 33mg Tart
Iron 3.42mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 44mg 37mg Tart
Phosphorus 93mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 66mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 361mg 369mg Tart
Zinc 0.28mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.073mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 12.9µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 950IU 304IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 285µg 91µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.53mg Tart
Vitamin C 3.8mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.42mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.1mg Tart
Folate 100µg 76µg Tart
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tart
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 Tart
Saturated Fat 1.393g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 3.338g 1.014g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.543g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.