Beefsteak raw vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beefsteak raw and mussels different?
- Beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B6 and zinc; however, mussels is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 888% higher.
- Beefsteak raw contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than mussels. While beefsteak raw contains 0.543mg of vitamin B6, mussels contains only 0.1mg.
- Beefsteak raw has less sodium.
- Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than mussels (50).
Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +39.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +48% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more IronIron | +236% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +221.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +443% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +792.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2433.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 24µg | 888% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 296% | |
| Selenium | 27.9µg | 89.6µg | 112% |
| Iron | 2mg | 6.72mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.1mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 2.67mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.3mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.42mg | 18% |
| Folate | 3µg | 76µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 369mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 220mg | 285mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.149mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 1.212g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.875g | 0.85g | 5% |
| Protein | 21.38g | 23.8g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 268mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 1.014g | 3% |
| Calories | 134kcal | 172kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 5.36g | 4.48g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.253g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.011mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.247mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.152mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.868mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.044g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +863.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 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 | +132.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +541.3% |