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Beef tenderloin vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef tenderloin and Mussels

  • Mussels is richer than Beef tenderloin in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 898% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 11 times more Saturated Fat than Mussels. Beef tenderloin contains 9.72g of Saturated Fat, while Mussels contains 0.85g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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 Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +50.9%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +48471.4%
Contains more Selenium +291.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +50.9%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +48471.4%
Contains more Selenium +291.3%

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 B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +875.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +875.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +449.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Other - 3.18
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 Fats +449.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Other - 3.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.2%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 23.9g 23.8g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 4.48g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 324kcal 172kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 3.11mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 22mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 203mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 331mg 268mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 369mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 2.67mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.014mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 22.9µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 0IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 3mg
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.1mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.267mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 1.025mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.036mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.676mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.779mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.537mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.853mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 1.04mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.457mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 9.72g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 1.014g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Mussels
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.87g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.