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Cucumber, peeled, raw vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cucumber, peeled, raw and mussels

  • Cucumber, peeled, raw contains less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3 than mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, peeled, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 4.2% 12% 8.3% 24% 4.6% 9% 0.26% 9.5% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.1%
Contains more IronIron +2954.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1470.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1257.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9215.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89500%

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 11% 4.3% 0.6% 0% 7.8% 5.8% 0.69% 14% 12% 0% 18% 11% 3.1%
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% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +867.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1580%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8008.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +442.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 97%
Protein: 0.59 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 2.16 g
Water: 96.73 g
Other: 0.36 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 WaterWater +58.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3933.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +242.1%
Contains more OtherOther +783.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
72% 11% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber, peeled, raw Mussels Opinion
Calories 12kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 0.59g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.16g 4.48g Mussels
Vitamin C 3.2mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 1.46g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 2.16g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Cucumber, peeled, raw
Magnesium 12mg 37mg Mussels
Calcium 14mg 33mg Mussels
Potassium 136mg 268mg Mussels
Iron 0.22mg 6.72mg Mussels
Sugar 1.38g Mussels
Fiber 0.7g 0g Cucumber, peeled, raw
Copper 0.071mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 0.17mg 2.67mg Mussels
Starch 0.08g Cucumber, peeled, raw
Phosphorus 21mg 285mg Mussels
Sodium 2mg 369mg Cucumber, peeled, raw
Vitamin A 72IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 4µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber, peeled, raw
Manganese 0.073mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 0.1µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 0.037mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.1mg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 7.2µg Cucumber, peeled, raw
Folate 14µg 76µg Mussels
Choline 5.7mg Cucumber, peeled, raw
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.85g Cucumber, peeled, raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.012mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.012mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0.025mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0.025mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.012mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.012mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.002mg 0.457mg Mussels
Fructose 0.75g Cucumber, peeled, raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber, peeled, raw Mussels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
7%
Cucumber, peeled, raw
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber, peeled, raw
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber, peeled, raw
Cucumber, peeled, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber, peeled, raw
Cucumber, peeled, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber, peeled, raw
Cucumber, peeled, raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber, peeled, raw
Cucumber, peeled, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber, peeled, raw
Cucumber, peeled, raw is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Cucumber, peeled, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169225/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.