Carp vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between carp and smoked salmon?
- Carp is richer in phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, and iron, while smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 75% higher.
- Smoked salmon has 6 times less zinc than carp. Carp has 1.9mg of zinc, while smoked salmon has 0.31mg.
- Smoked salmon is lower in cholesterol.
We used Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +372.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +512.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +223.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +194.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +508.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +121.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.86 g
Fats:
7.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.63 g
Other:
0.34 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1488.2% |
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Carbs
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Water
~72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.388 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.835 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 3.26µg | 75% |
| Phosphorus | 531mg | 164mg | 52% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 32.4µg | 29% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 672mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 23mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.23mg | 17% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.1mg | 4.72mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.9mg | 0.31mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.023mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.85mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 22.86g | 18.28g | 9% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 175mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.835g | 0.995g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.278mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Fats | 7.17g | 4.32g | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.985g | 2.023g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.388g | 0.929g | 2% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 117kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.002mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.054mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.858mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.1mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.677mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.178mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.673mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.305g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 0.073g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.459g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 609mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)