Octopus vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Octopus and Mussels
- Octopus has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Potassium, however, Mussels is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
- Octopus covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Mussels.
- Mussels contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Octopus. Octopus contains 0.648mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels contains 0.1mg.
- Mussels has less Cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +396% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14368.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +548% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +452.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68% |
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Water
~61.15g
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~3.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +213% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 164kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 29.82g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 2.08g | 4.48g |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 13.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 7.39g |
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| Carbs | 4.4g | 7.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 56mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 630mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 9.54mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 2.67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 279mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 369mg |
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| Vitamin A | 300IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A | 90µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.047mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 89.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 76µg |
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| Choline | 81mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.453g | 0.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.324g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 1.212g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.283mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 2.228mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.303mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.457mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.044g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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264%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.