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 for 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.
- Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than mussels.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +23.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48471.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +875.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +449.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
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Protein
~23.8g
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Other
~3.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +912.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 24µg | 898% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 6.8mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 89.6µg | 121% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 6.72mg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 0.85g | 40% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 4.48g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 1.014g | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.3mg | 18% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 76µg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.95mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 369mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 285mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 2.67mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.42mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 56mg | 10% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 172kcal | 8% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.149mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 268mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.212g | 1% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 23.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | N/A |
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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%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $7)