Brisket raw vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brisket raw and mussels different?
- Brisket raw is richer in vitamin B6 and zinc, while mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin C.
- Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 899% more than brisket raw.
- Brisket raw contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than mussels. Brisket raw contains 0.42mg of vitamin B6, while mussels contains 0.1mg.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index (50) than brisket raw (0).
Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types were 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 | +23.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +61.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
Contains more IronIron | +250% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +86.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48471.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +446.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +320% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +171.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +887.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +985.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.72 g
Fats:
7.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.29 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Contains more FatsFats | +64.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +96.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.23 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 | +241.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +427% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 2.43µg | 24µg | 899% |
Manganese | 0.014mg | 6.8mg | 295% |
Selenium | 16.4µg | 89.6µg | 133% |
Iron | 1.92mg | 6.72mg | 60% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.42mg | 0.1mg | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.42mg | 19% |
Folate | 7µg | 76µg | 17% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.3mg | 17% |
Choline | 86.5mg | 16% | |
Zinc | 4.31mg | 2.67mg | 15% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
Sodium | 79mg | 369mg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.35mg | 0.95mg | 12% |
Phosphorus | 201mg | 285mg | 12% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 91µg | 10% |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.149mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 2.59g | 0.85g | 8% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.23g | 1.212g | 7% |
Protein | 20.72g | 23.8g | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.014g | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.94mg | 3mg | 6% |
Fats | 7.37g | 4.48g | 4% |
Calcium | 5mg | 33mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 37mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 2% | |
Potassium | 330mg | 268mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 62mg | 56mg | 2% |
Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
Calories | 155kcal | 172kcal | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.905mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.931mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.637mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.724mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.53mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.809mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.008mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.709mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.276g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.506g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.044g | N/A |
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
48%

265%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%

198%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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 - 1.74g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brisket raw contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Brisket raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?

Brisket raw is cheaper (difference - $5)
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.