Mussels vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mussels and short ribs
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and phosphorus; however, short ribs are higher in zinc.
- Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 891% more than short ribs.
- Mussels has 523 times more manganese than short ribs. While mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, short ribs have only 0.013mg.
- Mussels has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.
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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 | +146.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52207.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +330.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +277% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +816% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +335.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +837.1% |
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Protein
~21.57g
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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1761.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 2.62µg | 891% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.013mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 20.8µg | 125% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 17.8g | 77% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 41.98g | 58% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 2.31mg | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 18.88g | 45% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.15mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.05mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 4.88mg | 20% |
| Folate | 76µg | 5µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 162mg | 18% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 471kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 50mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.252mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 94mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.22mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 23.8g | 21.57g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 2.452mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 1.53g | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 268mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.016g | 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
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 - 16.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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