Carp vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carp and halibut
- Carp is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B1, yet halibut is higher in selenium and vitamin B6.
- Halibut covers your daily selenium needs 56% more than carp.
- Carp contains 4 times more zinc than halibut. While carp contains 1.9mg of zinc, halibut contains only 0.51mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in halibut is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +202.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +53.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +121.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +147.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +476.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +259.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.753g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 531mg | 210mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.96µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.485mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.985g | 10.742g | 19% |
| Fats | 7.17g | 17.74g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.9mg | 0.51mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.288mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.85mg | 9% |
| Protein | 22.86g | 18.42g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 59mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.388g | 3.102g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.073mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 4mg | 5% |
| Folate | 17µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.038mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.103mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 344mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.1mg | 1.923mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.835g | 1.753g | 1% |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.002mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.054mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.858mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.1mg | 1.692mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.677mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.178mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.673mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.305g | 0.674g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 0.114g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.714g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.