Comparison

Mejillones al natural vs Mejillón de Chile cocido

Overall, Mejillón de Chile cocido has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 1.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientMejillones al naturalMejillón de Chile cocido
Nutri-Score a —
NOVA group 3 1
Calories 74 kcal 95 kcal
Fat 2.5 g 2.7 g
Saturated fat 0.7 g 0.7 g
Sugars 0.5 g 0 g
Salt 0.8 g 0.9 g
Fiber 0 g 0 g
Protein 11 g 14 g
Additives00
AllergensMolluscsMolluscs

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Mejillones al natural has 22% fewer calories (74 kcal vs 95 kcal).
  • Mejillón de Chile cocido has no sugar, while Mejillones al natural has 0.5 g.
  • Mejillón de Chile cocido has 21% more protein (14 g vs 11 g).
  • Mejillón de Chile cocido is less processed (lower NOVA group).

Ingredients

Mejillones al natural

Mejillones (Mytilus galloprovincialis), agua, sal

Mejillón de Chile cocido

mejillones

FAQ

Which is healthier: Mejillones al natural or Mejillón de Chile cocido?

Overall, Mejillón de Chile cocido has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.

Which has fewer calories?

Mejillones al natural has fewer calories: 74 kcal versus 95 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Mejillón de Chile cocido has less sugar: 0 g versus 0.5 g per 100 g.

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