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Mussels vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mussels and Cocktail sauce?

  • 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.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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 Calcium +26.9%
Contains more Iron +709.6%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +602.6%
Contains more Copper +34.2%
Contains more Manganese +4494.6%
Contains more Selenium +3972.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains more Calcium +26.9%
Contains more Iron +709.6%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +602.6%
Contains more Copper +34.2%
Contains more Manganese +4494.6%
Contains more Selenium +3972.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%

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 C +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +793.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +793.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1650%
Contains more Fats +326.7%
Contains more Carbs +281.9%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Equal in Water - 65.67
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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +1650%
Contains more Fats +326.7%
Contains more Carbs +281.9%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Equal in Water - 65.67

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 23.8g 1.36g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 1.05g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 172kcal 124kcal Mussels
Sugar 11.83g Mussels
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 33mg 26mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.83mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 17mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 30mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 369mg 983mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.38mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.111mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.148mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 2.2µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 18µg Mussels
Vitamin E 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 13.6mg 11.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.021mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.047mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.82mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.068mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.08mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 17µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0g Cocktail sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Cocktail sauce
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
286%
Mussels
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce 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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients
  2. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.