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Tilsit cheese vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tilsit cheese and mussels?

  • Tilsit cheese is richer in calcium and phosphorus, yet mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 913% higher.
  • Tilsit cheese has 21 times more calcium than mussels. Tilsit cheese has 700mg of calcium, while mussels has 33mg.
  • Mussels contains less saturated fat.
  • Tilsit cheese has a lower glycemic index than mussels.

We used Cheese, tilsit and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
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 CalciumCalcium +2021.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +312.3%
Contains more IronIron +2821.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +473.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +517.9%

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.
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% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
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 AVitamin A +173.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1042.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 FatsFats +479.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +293.1%
Contains more WaterWater +42.7%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +603.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 24µg 913%
Manganese 0.013mg 6.8mg 295%
Selenium 14.5µg 89.6µg 137%
Iron 0.23mg 6.72mg 81%
Saturated fat 16.775g 0.85g 72%
Calcium 700mg 33mg 67%
Fats 25.98g 4.48g 33%
Phosphorus 500mg 285mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.3mg 20%
Vitamin A 249µg 91µg 18%
Sodium 753mg 369mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 3mg 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 1.014g 15%
Cholesterol 102mg 56mg 15%
Folate 20µg 76µg 14%
Copper 0.026mg 0.149mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.95mg 12%
Calories 340kcal 172kcal 8%
Zinc 3.5mg 2.67mg 8%
Potassium 65mg 268mg 6%
Magnesium 13mg 37mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.42mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.1mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 1.212g 3%
Carbs 1.88g 7.39g 2%
Protein 24.41g 23.8g 1%
Net carbs 1.88g 7.39g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese 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
38%
Tilsit cheese
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.925g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.