Carp vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carp and crayfish
- Carp is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B1, yet crayfish is higher in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, manganese, and folate.
- Crayfish covers your daily copper needs 68% more than carp.
- Carp contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than crayfish. While carp contains 0.219mg of vitamin B6, crayfish contains only 0.076mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in carp is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +838.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +944% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.5% |
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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +158.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +497.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +682.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1123.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.685mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 36.7µg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 531mg | 270mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 2.15µg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.522mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 133mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 22.86g | 16.77g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.076mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.835g | 0.367g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.83mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5mg | 10% | |
| Fats | 7.17g | 1.2g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Folate | 17µg | 44µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.985g | 0.244g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.388g | 0.181g | 5% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 82kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 296mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.1mg | 2.28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 94mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.9mg | 1.76mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.002mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.054mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.858mg | 1.329mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.1mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.677mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.178mg | 0.786mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.673mg | 0.341mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.305g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crayfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.207g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crayfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.