Carp vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Carp and Atlantic Mackerel
- Carp is higher in Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
- Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 302% more than Carp.
- Carp contains 17 times more Folate than Atlantic Mackerel. While Carp contains 17µg of Folate, Atlantic Mackerel contains only 1µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Carp is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.
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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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Calcium
+333.3%
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Phosphorus
+144.7%
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Potassium
+36%
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Sodium
-30%
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Zinc
+201.6%
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Manganese
+233.3%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Selenium
+172.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Copper - 0.073
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Calcium
+333.3%
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Phosphorus
+144.7%
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Potassium
+36%
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Sodium
-30%
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Zinc
+201.6%
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Manganese
+233.3%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Selenium
+172.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Copper - 0.073
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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Vitamin C
+300%
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Folate
+1600%
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Vitamin A
+421.9%
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Vitamin B1
+25.7%
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Vitamin B2
+345.7%
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Vitamin B3
+332.4%
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Vitamin B6
+82.2%
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Vitamin B12
+492.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Folate
+1600%
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Vitamin A
+421.9%
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Vitamin B1
+25.7%
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Vitamin B2
+345.7%
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Vitamin B3
+332.4%
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Vitamin B6
+82.2%
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Vitamin B12
+492.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+22.9%
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Fats
+93.7%
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+1064.7%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Protein:
22.86 g
Fats:
7.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.63 g
Other:
0.34 g
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
Other:
3.96 g
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Protein
+22.9%
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Fats
+93.7%
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+1064.7%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-57.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+82.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+82.6%
Saturated Fat:
1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.835 g
Saturated Fat:
3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.35 g
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Saturated Fat
-57.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+82.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+82.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Protein | 22.86g | 18.6g | |
Fats | 7.17g | 13.89g | |
Calories | 162kcal | 205kcal | |
Calcium | 52mg | 12mg | |
Iron | 1.59mg | 1.63mg | |
Magnesium | 38mg | 76mg | |
Phosphorus | 531mg | 217mg | |
Potassium | 427mg | 314mg | |
Sodium | 63mg | 90mg | |
Zinc | 1.9mg | 0.63mg | |
Copper | 0.073mg | 0.073mg | |
Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | |
Selenium | 16.2µg | 44.1µg | |
Vitamin A | 32IU | 167IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 50µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.52mg | ||
Vitamin D | 643IU | ||
Vitamin D | 16.1µg | ||
Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.4mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.176mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.312mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.1mg | 9.08mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.856mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.399mg | |
Folate | 17µg | 1µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 8.71µg | |
Vitamin K | 5µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.208mg | |
Threonine | 1.002mg | 0.815mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.054mg | 0.857mg | |
Leucine | 1.858mg | 1.512mg | |
Lysine | 2.1mg | 1.708mg | |
Methionine | 0.677mg | 0.551mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.726mg | |
Valine | 1.178mg | 0.958mg | |
Histidine | 0.673mg | 0.548mg | |
Cholesterol | 84mg | 70mg | |
Saturated Fat | 1.388g | 3.257g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 1.401g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.305g | 0.898g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 0.212g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.985g | 5.456g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.835g | 3.35g |
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.869g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.