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Carp vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carp and Grouper fish

  • Carp has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Grouper fish has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Grouper fish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% higher.
  • Grouper fish contains 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Carp. Carp contains 2.1mg of Vitamin B3, while Grouper fish contains 0.381mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Grouper fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry 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.
Carp
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 16% 38% 60% 24% 52% 228% 8.2% 6.5% 88%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.6%
Contains more IronIron +39.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 1.9% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +451.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +113%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
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23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +451.5%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%
~equal in Protein ~24.84g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
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22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.835 g
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1013.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +355.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Grouper fish Opinion
Calories 162kcal 118kcal Carp
Protein 22.86g 24.84g Grouper fish
Fats 7.17g 1.3g Carp
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
Cholesterol 84mg 47mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Carp
Calcium 52mg 21mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 475mg Grouper fish
Iron 1.59mg 1.14mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.045mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 0.51mg Carp
Phosphorus 531mg 143mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 53mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 32IU 165IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A 10µg 50µg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.05mg 0.012mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.081mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.006mg Carp
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 0.381mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.35mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.69µg Carp
Folate 17µg 10µg Carp
Saturated Fat 1.388g 0.299g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 0.268g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 0.403g Carp
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.278mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.002mg 1.089mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.054mg 1.145mg Grouper fish
Leucine 1.858mg 2.019mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.1mg 2.282mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.677mg 0.735mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.97mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.178mg 1.28mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.673mg 0.731mg Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.035g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.213g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.017g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carp Grouper fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Carp
20%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.089g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.