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Walnut oil vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Walnut oil and Mussels

  • Walnut oil has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Folate than Mussels.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1000% more than Walnut oil.
  • Walnut oil has 11 times more Saturated Fat than Mussels. While Walnut oil has 9.1g of Saturated Fat, Mussels has only 0.85g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, walnut 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2132.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 +2132.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2148.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5122.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2148.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5122.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut oil Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 0g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 100g 4.48g Walnut oil
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 884kcal 172kcal Walnut oil
Calcium 0mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 0mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 0mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 0mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 0mg 369mg Walnut oil
Zinc 0mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 0µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 0IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.4mg Walnut oil
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 0mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 0µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 15µg Walnut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Walnut oil
Saturated Fat 9.1g 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 22.8g 1.014g Walnut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 63.3g 1.212g Walnut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Walnut oil 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
4%
Walnut oil
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Walnut oil
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.25g)
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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/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.