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Mussels vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mussels and cucumber

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3 in mussels is higher than in cucumber.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1000% more than cucumber.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of cucumber is 21.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Cucumber, with peel, raw.

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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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 13% 11% 14% 5.5% 10% 0.26% 10% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +184.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.3%
Contains more IronIron +2300%
Contains more CopperCopper +263.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1235%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1087.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8507.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29766.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
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 9.3% 1.7% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1720%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2961.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +266.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +985.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3561.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3972.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.6%
Contains more OtherOther +736.8%
Contains more WaterWater +55.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20180%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3687.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Cucumber
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 Mussels Cucumber DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.079mg 292%
Selenium 89.6µg 0.3µg 162%
Iron 6.72mg 0.28mg 81%
Protein 23.8g 0.65g 46%
Phosphorus 285mg 24mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.033mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.027mg 23%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.2mg 22%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.098mg 18%
Folate 76µg 7µg 17%
Sodium 369mg 2mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.259mg 14%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 14%
Copper 0.149mg 0.041mg 12%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 2.8mg 12%
Vitamin A 91µg 5µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.032g 8%
Calories 172kcal 15kcal 8%
Fats 4.48g 0.11g 7%
Magnesium 37mg 13mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.04mg 5%
Potassium 268mg 147mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.037g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.005g 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Calcium 33mg 16mg 2%
Fructose 0.87g 1%
Carbs 7.39g 3.63g 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 3.13g N/A
Sugar 1.67g N/A
Starch 0.83g 0%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.029mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.019mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Cucumber
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
265%
Mussels
8%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
8%
Cucumber

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 - 1.67g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.813g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $6.6)

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.