Carp vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Carp and Chinook salmon different?
- Carp is higher in Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 58% higher.
- Carp contains 3 times more Zinc than Chinook salmon. While Carp contains 1.9mg of Zinc, Chinook salmon contains only 0.56mg.
- Carp has less Saturated Fat.
Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry 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.
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Calcium
+85.7%
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Iron
+74.7%
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Phosphorus
+43.1%
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Zinc
+239.3%
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Copper
+37.7%
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Manganese
+163.2%
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Magnesium
+221.1%
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Potassium
+18.3%
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Selenium
+188.9%
Equal in Sodium - 60
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Calcium
+85.7%
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Iron
+74.7%
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Phosphorus
+43.1%
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Zinc
+239.3%
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Copper
+37.7%
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Manganese
+163.2%
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Magnesium
+221.1%
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Potassium
+18.3%
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Selenium
+188.9%
Equal in Sodium - 60
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 B1
+218.2%
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Vitamin A
+1450%
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Vitamin C
+156.3%
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Vitamin B2
+120%
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Vitamin B3
+378.3%
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Vitamin B6
+111%
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Folate
+105.9%
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Vitamin B12
+95.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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Vitamin B1
+218.2%
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Vitamin A
+1450%
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Vitamin C
+156.3%
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Vitamin B2
+120%
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Vitamin B3
+378.3%
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Vitamin B6
+111%
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Folate
+105.9%
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Vitamin B12
+95.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12.5%
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Fats
+86.6%
Equal in Water - 65.6
Protein:
22.86 g
Fats:
7.17 g
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0 g
Water:
69.63 g
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0.34 g
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25.72 g
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13.38 g
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Water:
65.6 g
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Protein
+12.5%
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Fats
+86.6%
Equal in Water - 65.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-56.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+92.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+45.1%
Saturated Fat:
1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.835 g
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
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Saturated Fat
-56.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+92.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+45.1%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 22.86g | 25.72g |
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| Fats | 7.17g | 13.38g |
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| Calories | 162kcal | 231kcal |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.91mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 122mg |
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| Phosphorus | 531mg | 371mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 505mg |
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| Sodium | 63mg | 60mg |
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| Zinc | 1.9mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.053mg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU | 496IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 4.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.1mg | 10.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.462mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 2.87µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 1.002mg | 1.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.054mg | 1.185mg |
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| Leucine | 1.858mg | 2.09mg |
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| Lysine | 2.1mg | 2.362mg |
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| Methionine | 0.677mg | 0.761mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 1.004mg |
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| Valine | 1.178mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.673mg | 0.757mg |
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| Cholesterol | 84mg | 85mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.388g | 3.214g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.305g | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 0.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.985g | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.835g | 2.662g |
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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%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)