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Mussels vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mussels and Beef broiled

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Beef broiled is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 890% more than Beef broiled.
  • Mussels has 567 times more Manganese than Beef broiled. While Mussels has 6.8mg of Manganese, Beef broiled has only 0.012mg.
  • Mussels has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +158.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.9%
Contains more Copper +75.3%
Contains more Manganese +56566.7%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Zinc +136.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +158.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.9%
Contains more Copper +75.3%
Contains more Manganese +56566.7%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Zinc +136.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3277.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3277.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +367.6%
Contains more Fats +244%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Water - 57.98
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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +367.6%
Contains more Fats +244%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Water - 57.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +557.6%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +557.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Beef broiled
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 Mussels Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 4.48g 15.41g Beef broiled
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 33mg 18mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 2.6mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 21mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 198mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 369mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 2.67mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.149mg 0.085mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.012mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 21.5µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 9IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 3µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.046mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.176mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.658mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 76µg 9µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.64µg Mussels
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.094mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.72mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.822mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.45mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.54mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.478mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.725mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.914mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 56mg 88mg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.572g Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 5.895g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.001g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.003g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.016g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.484g Mussels
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
286%
Mussels
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
56%
Beef broiled

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 - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.