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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.
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Carp
Contains more Iron +322.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +13500%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains more Calcium +57.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Iron +322.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +13500%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains more Calcium +57.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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.
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Carp
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carp
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.4%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 22.86g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 7.17g Carp
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 162kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 52mg Carp
Iron 6.72mg 1.59mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Carp
Phosphorus 285mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 268mg 427mg Carp
Sodium 369mg 63mg Carp
Zinc 2.67mg 1.9mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.073mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.05mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 32IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 10µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1.6mg 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
Folate 76µg 17µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 1.47µg Mussels
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
Cholesterol 56mg 84mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.388g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.146g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.835g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Carp
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
286%
Mussels
33%
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.