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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 16% 38% 60% 24% 52% 228% 8.2% 6.5% 88%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more IronIron +322.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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
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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 5.3% 1.9% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 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 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1532.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.95mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
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 FatsFats +60%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +835.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.835 g
28% 33% 39%
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 +194.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 162kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 22.86g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 7.17g 4.48g Carp
Vitamin C 1.6mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 84mg 56mg Mussels
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Carp
Calcium 52mg 33mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 268mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.073mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 1.9mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 531mg 285mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 369mg Carp
Vitamin A 32IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 10µg 91µg Mussels
Manganese 0.05mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 16.2µg 89.6µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 17µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 1.388g 0.85g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 1.014g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 1.212g Carp
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.276g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.044g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Mussels
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
31%
Carp
264%
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.