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Mussels vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mussels and Carp

  • Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, yet Carp is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 939% higher.
  • Mussels contains 136 times more Manganese than Carp. Mussels contains 6.8mg of Manganese, while Carp contains 0.05mg.
  • Carp contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, carp, cooked, dry 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.
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%
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%
Contains more IronIron +322.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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.
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%
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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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Carp
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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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +835.3%
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
~equal in Protein ~22.86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Carp
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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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +194.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.4%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Carp
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
264%
Mussels
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
55%
Carp

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients
  2. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.