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Carp vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carp and Mussels

  • Carp is richer in Phosphorus, yet Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 939% higher.
  • Carp contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Mussels. Carp contains 531mg of Phosphorus, while Mussels contains 285mg.
  • Carp contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat 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.
Carp
Carp
5
:
5
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Calcium +57.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Iron +322.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +13500%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +57.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Iron +322.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +13500%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 37

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.
Carp
Carp
1
:
8
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1532.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95
Carp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 35% 17% 40% 53% 51% 13% 184% 0%
Mussels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1532.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
2
:
3
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +835.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Mussels
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
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +835.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
2
:
1
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carp Mussels
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 22.86g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 7.17g 4.48g Carp
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 162kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 52mg 33mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Carp
Phosphorus 531mg 285mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 268mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 369mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.073mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.05mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 16.2µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 32IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 1.6mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.1mg Carp
Folate 17µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.002mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.054mg 1.036mg Carp
Leucine 1.858mg 1.676mg Carp
Lysine 2.1mg 1.779mg Carp
Methionine 0.677mg 0.537mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.853mg Carp
Valine 1.178mg 1.04mg Carp
Histidine 0.673mg 0.457mg Carp
Cholesterol 84mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 1.388g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.276g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.044g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 1.014g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 1.212g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Carp
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.538g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carp
Carp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp
Carp is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/nutrients
  2. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.