Carp vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Carp and Shad
- Carp is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Shad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Shad is 56% higher.
- Carp contains 11 times more Vitamin B12 than Shad. Carp contains 1.47µg of Vitamin B12, while Shad contains 0.14µg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, 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.
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Iron
+28.2%
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Phosphorus
+52.1%
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Zinc
+304.3%
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Calcium
+15.4%
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Potassium
+15.2%
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Copper
+12.3%
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Selenium
+188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Manganese - 0.054
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Iron
+28.2%
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Phosphorus
+52.1%
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Zinc
+304.3%
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Calcium
+15.4%
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Potassium
+15.2%
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Copper
+12.3%
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Selenium
+188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Manganese - 0.054
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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+950%
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Vitamin A
+275%
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Vitamin B1
+30.7%
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Vitamin B2
+340%
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Vitamin B3
+412.8%
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Vitamin B6
+111%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+950%
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Vitamin A
+275%
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Vitamin B1
+30.7%
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Vitamin B2
+340%
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Vitamin B3
+412.8%
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Vitamin B6
+111%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+17.6%
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Fats
+146.2%
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Other
+317.6%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
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+17.6%
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+146.2%
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+317.6%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 22.86g | 21.71g |
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| Fats | 7.17g | 17.65g |
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| Calories | 162kcal | 252kcal |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.24mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 38mg | |
| Phosphorus | 531mg | 349mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 492mg |
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| Sodium | 63mg | 65mg |
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| Zinc | 1.9mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.308mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.1mg | 10.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.462mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.14µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.243mg |
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| Threonine | 1.002mg | 0.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.054mg | 1mg |
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| Leucine | 1.858mg | 1.764mg |
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| Lysine | 2.1mg | 1.993mg |
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| Methionine | 0.677mg | 0.642mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 1.178mg | 1.118mg |
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| Histidine | 0.673mg | 0.639mg |
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| Cholesterol | 84mg | 96mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.388g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.305g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.985g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.835g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.388g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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 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.