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Mussels vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mussels and chuck steak

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate; however, chuck steak is higher in zinc and vitamin B6.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 874% more than chuck steak.
  • Chuck steak contains 567 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels contains 6.8mg of manganese, while chuck steak contains 0.012mg.
  • Mussels has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.3%
Contains more IronIron +174.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%

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.
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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +692.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273%

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1887.5%
Contains more FatsFats +338.4%
~equal in Protein ~24.98g
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +832.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Chuck steak
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 Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 3.03µg 874%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.012mg 295%
Selenium 89.6µg 27.5µg 113%
Zinc 2.67mg 8.68mg 55%
Iron 6.72mg 2.45mg 53%
Saturated fat 0.85g 8.66g 36%
Fats 4.48g 19.64g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.373mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 9.457g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.066mg 20%
Folate 76µg 6µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.191mg 18%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Choline 79mg 14%
Phosphorus 285mg 193mg 13%
Sodium 369mg 71mg 13%
Cholesterol 56mg 87mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.663mg 10%
Vitamin A 91µg 7µg 9%
Copper 0.149mg 0.077mg 8%
Calories 172kcal 277kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.752mg 4%
Magnesium 37mg 22mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.81g 3%
Protein 23.8g 24.98g 2%
Potassium 268mg 325mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 16mg 2%
Carbs 7.39g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
265%
Mussels
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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 - 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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients
  2. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.