Sea cucumber vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sea cucumber and Mussels
- Sea cucumber has more Vitamin B2, however, Mussels is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
- Mussels covers your daily Iron needs 77% more than Sea cucumber.
- Mussels contains 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Sea cucumber. Sea cucumber contains 0.94mg of Vitamin B2, while Mussels contains 0.42mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1020% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +123.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.7 g
Other:
5.9 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1020% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 56kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 13g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 4.48g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg |
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| Vitamin A | 310IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A | 91µg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.94mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg |
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| Folate | 76µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
24%
264%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sea cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sea cucumber is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.