Cocktail sauce vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cocktail sauce and mussels?
- Cocktail sauce has less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc than mussels.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.
- Cocktail sauce has 3 times more sodium than mussels. Cocktail sauce has 983mg of sodium, while mussels has 369mg.
We used Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +709.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +602.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +850% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4494.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3972.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +405.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +793.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +265.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1297.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +347.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +281.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1650% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +326.7% |
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Water
~61.15g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 24µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 0.148mg | 6.8mg | 289% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 89.6µg | 159% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 6.72mg | 74% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 23.8g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 285mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.047mg | 0.42mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 983mg | 369mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.3mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 2.67mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.95mg | 18% |
| Folate | 17µg | 76µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.82mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.212g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 91µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 7.39g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.08mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 4.48g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.149mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.85g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 1.014g | 3% |
| Choline | 11mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 172kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 13.6mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 268mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.83g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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 |
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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
12%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $7)