Ground beef vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Ground beef and Mussels
- Ground beef has more Zinc, however, Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Phosphorus.
- Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 896% more than Ground beef.
- Mussels has 7 times less Saturated Fat than Ground beef. Ground beef has 6.073g of Saturated Fat, while Mussels has 0.85g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
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Sodium
-80.2%
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Zinc
+118.7%
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Iron
+196%
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Magnesium
+117.6%
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Phosphorus
+71.7%
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Potassium
+11.2%
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Copper
+88.6%
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Manganese
+75455.6%
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Selenium
+369.1%
Equal in Calcium - 33
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Sodium
-80.2%
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Zinc
+118.7%
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Iron
+196%
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Magnesium
+117.6%
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Phosphorus
+71.7%
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Potassium
+11.2%
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Copper
+88.6%
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Manganese
+75455.6%
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Selenium
+369.1%
Equal in Calcium - 33
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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Vitamin B3
+34.2%
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Vitamin B6
+211%
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Vitamin A
+3277.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+488.2%
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Vitamin B2
+145.6%
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Vitamin B5
+85.5%
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Folate
+985.7%
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Vitamin B12
+863.9%
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Vitamin B3
+34.2%
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Vitamin B6
+211%
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Vitamin A
+3277.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+488.2%
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Vitamin B2
+145.6%
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Vitamin B5
+85.5%
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Folate
+985.7%
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Vitamin B12
+863.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+243.1%
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+∞%
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+33.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 61.15
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
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0 g
Water:
58.37 g
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2.39 g
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23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
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3.18 g
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Fats
+243.1%
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+33.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 61.15
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+622.1%
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Saturated Fat
-86%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+197.1%
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.212 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+622.1%
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Saturated Fat
-86%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+197.1%
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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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 4.48g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 33mg | |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 6.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 285mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 268mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 369mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 76µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.457mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 56mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 0.85g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.212g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
46%
286%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.223g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef 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.