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Carp vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carp and Fish sticks?

  • Carp has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Potassium than Fish sticks.
  • Carp's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 49% higher.
  • Fish sticks have 5 times less Zinc than Carp. Carp has 1.9mg of Zinc, while Fish sticks have 0.42mg.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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.
Carp
Carp
9
:
1
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +89.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +178%
Contains more Potassium +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +352.4%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Manganese +264%
Equal in Selenium - 15.7
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +89.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +178%
Contains more Potassium +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +352.4%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Manganese +264%
Equal in Selenium - 15.7

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
7
:
5
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
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%
Fish sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +41.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
2
:
3
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +107.6%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Contains more Fats +126.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Fish sticks
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +107.6%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Contains more Fats +126.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +370.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
1
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.193
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.193

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 22.86g 11.01g Carp
Fats 7.17g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 162kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Carp
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 52mg 16mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 0.84mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 25mg Carp
Phosphorus 531mg 191mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 185mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 402mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 0.42mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.059mg Carp
Manganese 0.05mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 15.7µg Carp
Vitamin A 32IU 18IU Carp
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 4µg Carp
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.122mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 1.536mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.272mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.078mg Carp
Folate 17µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.96µg Carp
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.122mg Carp
Threonine 1.002mg 0.372mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.054mg 0.429mg Carp
Leucine 1.858mg 0.852mg Carp
Lysine 2.1mg 0.795mg Carp
Methionine 0.677mg 0.296mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.47mg Carp
Valine 1.178mg 0.5mg Carp
Histidine 0.673mg 0.23mg Carp
Cholesterol 84mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Carp
Saturated Fat 1.388g 3.733g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.088g Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.05g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.004g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 7.824g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Fish sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carp
Carp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.