Carp vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carp and sockeye salmon
- Carp is higher in phosphorus, iron, and zinc, yet sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 125% more than carp.
- Carp contains 3 times more zinc than sockeye salmon. While carp contains 1.9mg of zinc, sockeye salmon contains only 0.55mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in sockeye salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +372.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +205.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +245.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +119.1% |
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 FolateFolate | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +382% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +277.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +204.1% |
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:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.4% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~67.33g
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
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.2% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 4.47µg | 125% |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.1mg | 10.123mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.827mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 35.5µg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 531mg | 305mg | 32% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.246mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.52mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.9mg | 0.55mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 1.274mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 61mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 22.86g | 26.48g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 58µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.985g | 1.864g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.835g | 1.327g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.388g | 0.969g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 7.17g | 5.57g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.157mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 156kcal | 0% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 436mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.002mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.054mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.858mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.1mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.677mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.178mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.673mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.305g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 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%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.419g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye 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 - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.