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 for 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.
- Carp has a lower glycemic index than mussels.
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.
| 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% |
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 CVitamin C | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +810% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +835.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
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Protein
~22.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1.47µg | 939% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.05mg | 293% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 16.2µg | 133% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 1.59mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 531mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.07mg | 27% |
| Folate | 76µg | 17µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 63mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 1.6mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.14mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.219mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 84mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 10µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.073mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 2.1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 427mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 2.985g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 1.835g | 4% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 7.17g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 1.388g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 22.86g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 162kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 1.002mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.858mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.1mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.178mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.305g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.105g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
265%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.538g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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.