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Carp vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Carp and Mullet fish

  • Carp is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Mullet fish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Mullet fish covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Carp.
  • Carp contains 6 times more Vitamin B12 than Mullet fish. While Carp contains 1.47µg of Vitamin B12, Mullet fish contains only 0.25µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mullet fish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mullet, striped, 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
Carp
7
:
3
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Calcium +67.7%
Contains more Iron +12.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.9%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Potassium - 458
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +67.7%
Contains more Iron +12.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.9%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Potassium - 458

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
4
:
5
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +488%
Contains more Vitamin A +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88
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%
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +488%
Contains more Vitamin A +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
2
:
2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Fats +47.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.81
Equal in Water - 70.52
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +47.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.81
Equal in Water - 70.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
3
:
0
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.431
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.431

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carp Mullet fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Mullet fish Opinion
Protein 22.86g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 7.17g 4.86g Carp
Calories 162kcal 150kcal Carp
Calcium 52mg 31mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 1.41mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Carp
Phosphorus 531mg 244mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 458mg Mullet fish
Sodium 63mg 71mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 0.88mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.141mg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.05mg 0.022mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 32IU 141IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 42µg Mullet fish
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.2mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.1mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Folate 17µg 10µg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.25µg Carp
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.002mg 1.088mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.054mg 1.143mg Mullet fish
Leucine 1.858mg 2.016mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.1mg 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.677mg 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.968mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.178mg 1.278mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.673mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 84mg 63mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 1.388g 1.431g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.148g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.18g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.092g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 1.382g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 0.917g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Mullet fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
32%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
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 ($)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.