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Carp vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Carp and Shark

  • Carp is higher in Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Shark is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Carp covers your daily Phosphorus needs 48% more than Shark.
  • Carp contains 4 times more Zinc than Shark. While Carp contains 1.9mg of Zinc, Shark contains only 0.48mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shark is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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%
Shark
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.5%
Contains more IronIron +43.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.9%
~equal in Calcium ~50mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.05mg

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
5
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%
Shark
4
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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
2
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Shark
3
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.8%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more FatsFats +92.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +217.6%

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
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +98.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Shark Opinion
Calories 162kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 22.86g 18.62g Carp
Fats 7.17g 13.82g Shark
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 84mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 52mg 50mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 155mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 1.11mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.042mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 0.48mg Carp
Phosphorus 531mg 194mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 122mg Carp
Vitamin A 32IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 10µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.05mg 0.05mg
Selenium 16.2µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.072mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.62mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.3mg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.21µg Carp
Folate 17µg 15µg Carp
Saturated Fat 1.388g 3.205g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.212mg Carp
Threonine 1.002mg 0.843mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.054mg 0.867mg Carp
Leucine 1.858mg 1.515mg Carp
Lysine 2.1mg 1.634mg Carp
Methionine 0.677mg 0.541mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.75mg Carp
Valine 1.178mg 0.965mg Carp
Histidine 0.673mg 0.538mg Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.258g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.089g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Carp
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.817g)
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)
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.

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.