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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
Carp
7
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Iron +43.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +175.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Contains more Zinc +295.8%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Equal in Calcium - 50
Equal in Manganese - 0.05
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Iron +43.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +175.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Contains more Zinc +295.8%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Equal in Calcium - 50
Equal in Manganese - 0.05

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
5
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
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%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
2
:
3
Shark
Shark
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Fats +92.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.6%
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Shark
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 Protein +22.8%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Fats +92.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
1
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 22.86g 18.62g Carp
Fats 7.17g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 162kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 52mg 50mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 1.11mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 531mg 194mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 155mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 122mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 0.48mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.042mg Carp
Manganese 0.05mg 0.05mg
Selenium 16.2µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin A 32IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
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
Folate 17µg 15µg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.21µg Carp
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
Cholesterol 84mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 1.388g 3.205g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.258g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.089g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
31%
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.