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Mussels vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mussels and beefsteak raw different?

  • Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin C; however, beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B6 and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 888% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has less sodium.
  • Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than mussels (50).

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +560%
Contains more IronIron +236%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +792.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +443%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +863.6%
Contains more FatsFats +19.6%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +541.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +132.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Beefsteak raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.69µg 888%
Manganese 6.8mg 296%
Selenium 89.6µg 27.9µg 112%
Iron 6.72mg 2mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.543mg 34%
Zinc 2.67mg 5.3mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.075mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.182mg 18%
Folate 76µg 3µg 18%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Sodium 369mg 55mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3mg 5.048mg 13%
Vitamin A 91µg 2µg 10%
Phosphorus 285mg 220mg 9%
Copper 0.149mg 0.079mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.189g 7%
Saturated fat 0.85g 1.875g 5%
Protein 23.8g 21.38g 5%
Cholesterol 56mg 67mg 4%
Potassium 268mg 375mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 5mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 25mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 2.354g 3%
Calories 172kcal 134kcal 2%
Carbs 7.39g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Fats 4.48g 5.36g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
265%
Mussels
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.025g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.