Mussels vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mussels and ground beef
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and phosphorus; however, ground beef is richer in zinc.
- Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 896% more than ground beef.
- Ground beef has 756 times less manganese than mussels. Mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, while ground beef has 0.009mg.
- Mussels contains less saturated fat.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of ground beef is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +196% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75455.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +369.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +863.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +985.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.87g
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Water
~58.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +622.1% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 2.49µg | 896% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.009mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 19.1µg | 128% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 2.27mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 5.84mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 6.073g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.051mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.171mg | 19% |
| Folate | 76µg | 7µg | 17% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 15.37g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 166mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 7.322g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.311mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 73mg | 13% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 88mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.512mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.079mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.026mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.408g | 5% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 241kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 268mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 23.87g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.