Carp vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between carp and mackerel?
- Carp is richer in phosphorus and zinc, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 730% higher.
- Mackerel has 9 times less folate than carp. Carp has 17µg of folate, while mackerel has 2µg.
- Carp is lower in saturated fat.
We used Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +246.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +218.5% |
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 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +488.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +226.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1192.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +148.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1391.2% |
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Protein
~23.85g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 19µg | 730% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 51.6µg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 531mg | 278mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.1mg | 6.85mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.412mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.46mg | 19% |
| Fats | 7.17g | 17.81g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.835g | 4.3g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 97mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.388g | 4.176g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.985g | 7.006g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.9mg | 0.94mg | 9% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 262kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 54µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 75mg | 3% |
| Protein | 22.86g | 23.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.99mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.159mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.094mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 83mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 401mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.57mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.002mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.054mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.858mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.1mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.677mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.178mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.673mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.305g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 0.106g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
31%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.788g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.