Short ribs vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between short ribs and mussels
- Short ribs have more zinc; however, mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and phosphorus.
- Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 891% more than short ribs.
- Short ribs have 21 times more saturated fat than mussels. While short ribs have 17.8g of saturated fat, mussels has only 0.85g.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.
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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 ZincZinc | +82.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| 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% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +837.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +335.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1761.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 24µg | 891% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 6.8mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 89.6µg | 125% |
| Saturated fat | 17.8g | 0.85g | 77% |
| Fats | 41.98g | 4.48g | 58% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 6.72mg | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 1.014g | 45% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.42mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.3mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 4.88mg | 2.67mg | 20% |
| Folate | 5µg | 76µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 285mg | 18% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 471kcal | 172kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 369mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.95mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 56mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.149mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 21.57g | 23.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 1.212g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 224mg | 268mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.044g | 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
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265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
198%
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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