Carrot vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carrots and mussels different?
- Carrots are higher in vitamin A; however, mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 1000% higher.
- Carrots contain 55 times more vitamin A than mussels. While carrots contain 16706IU of vitamin A, mussels contains only 304IU.
- Carrots have a lower glycemic index (39) than mussels (50).
Carrots, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +19.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +208.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2140% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +231.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1012.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +714.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4655.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89500% |
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 AVitamin A | +817.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +130.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +624.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +248% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2459.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1766.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +231.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7142.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +935.9% |
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 | 0µg | 24µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 6.8mg | 289% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 89.6µg | 163% |
| Vitamin A | 835µg | 91µg | 83% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 6.72mg | 80% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 23.8g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 285mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.42mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 2.67mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.3mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Folate | 19µg | 76µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.95mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 3mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 369mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.149mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 13.6mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 1.212g | 7% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 172kcal | 7% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 4.48g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 37mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.85g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 1.014g | 3% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 268mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 7.39g | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Calcium | 33mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.74g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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
35%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.813g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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