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Chuck steak vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chuck steak and Mussels

  • Chuck steak has more Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 874% more than Chuck steak.
  • Mussels contains 10 times less Saturated Fat than Chuck steak. Chuck steak contains 8.66g of Saturated Fat, while Mussels contains 0.85g.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +225.1%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +174.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +56566.7%
Contains more Selenium +225.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Potassium +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +225.1%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +174.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +56566.7%
Contains more Selenium +225.8%

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 B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273%
Contains more Vitamin A +1116%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +692.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
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 B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273%
Contains more Vitamin A +1116%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +692.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +338.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +1887.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 +338.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +1887.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +832.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.6%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +832.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 24.98g 23.8g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 4.48g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 277kcal 172kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 2.45mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 22mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 193mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 325mg 268mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 369mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 2.67mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.012mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 27.5µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 25IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 3mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.1mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.267mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 1.025mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.036mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 1.676mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.779mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.537mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.853mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 1.04mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.457mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 56mg Mussels
Trans Fat 1.287g Mussels
Saturated Fat 8.66g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 1.014g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.212g Mussels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak 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
56%
Chuck steak
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
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 - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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.

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.