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Carp vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carp and Croaker

  • Carp has more Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron, however, Croaker is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Carp covers your daily Phosphorus needs 45% more than Croaker.
  • Croaker has 4 times less Zinc than Carp. Carp has 1.9mg of Zinc, while Croaker has 0.52mg.
  • Carp contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried.

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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.
Carp
Carp
7
:
3
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +84.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Zinc +265.4%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +139.5%
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +84.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Zinc +265.4%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +139.5%

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.
Carp
Carp
3
:
6
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Carp
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%
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
2
:
3
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Fats +76.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +438.2%
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Croaker
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Fats +76.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +438.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
1
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59%
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carp Croaker
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Croaker Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.14g Croaker
Protein 22.86g 18.2g Carp
Fats 7.17g 12.67g Croaker
Carbs 0g 7.54g Croaker
Calories 162kcal 221kcal Croaker
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Calcium 52mg 32mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 0.86mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Croaker
Phosphorus 531mg 217mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 340mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 348mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 0.52mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.065mg Carp
Manganese 0.05mg 0.08mg Croaker
Selenium 16.2µg 38.8µg Croaker
Vitamin A 32IU 75IU Croaker
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 23µg Croaker
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.09mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.13mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 4.3mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.74mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.26mg Croaker
Folate 17µg 34µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.1µg Croaker
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.208mg Carp
Threonine 1.002mg 0.788mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.054mg 0.847mg Carp
Leucine 1.858mg 1.48mg Carp
Lysine 2.1mg 1.571mg Carp
Methionine 0.677mg 0.525mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.742mg Carp
Valine 1.178mg 0.947mg Carp
Histidine 0.673mg 0.525mg Carp
Cholesterol 84mg 84mg
Saturated Fat 1.388g 3.476g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.089g Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.113g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.079g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 2.917g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Croaker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
33%
Carp
44%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.088g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (84 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/nutrients
  2. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.