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Carp vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carp and Roe?

  • Carp is richer in Iron, while Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 420% higher.
  • Roe has 2 times less Iron than Carp. Carp has 1.59mg of Iron, while Roe has 0.77mg.
  • Carp is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, roe, mixed species, 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.
Carp
8
:
2
Roe
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +48.4%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Copper +75.3%
Contains more Selenium +219.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 515
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +48.4%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Copper +75.3%
Contains more Selenium +219.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 515

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
1
:
8
Roe
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +846.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +685%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.192
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +846.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +685%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.192

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
1
:
4
Roe
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +664.7%
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +664.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
2
:
1
Roe
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.5%
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Protein 22.86g 28.62g Roe
Fats 7.17g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Calories 162kcal 204kcal Roe
Calcium 52mg 28mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 0.77mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 26mg Carp
Phosphorus 531mg 515mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 283mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 117mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 1.28mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.05mg 0.013mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 32IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin C 1.6mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.185mg Carp
Folate 17µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 11.54µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.002mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.054mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.858mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.1mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.677mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.178mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.673mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 84mg 479mg Carp
Saturated Fat 1.388g 1.866g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.105g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 2.129g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Roe
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
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carp
Carp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp
Carp is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.