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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.
Carp
Carp
7
:
3
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Calcium +372.7%
Contains more Iron +205.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +245.5%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Selenium +119.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Potassium - 436
Equal in Copper - 0.076
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +372.7%
Contains more Iron +205.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +245.5%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Selenium +119.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Potassium - 436
Equal in Copper - 0.076

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
2
:
10
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +503.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +204.1%
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%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +503.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +204.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
2
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Fats +28.7%
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Other +82.4%
Equal in Water - 67.33
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +28.7%
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Other +82.4%
Equal in Water - 67.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
2
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1
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Carp Sockeye salmon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Sockeye salmon Opinion
Protein 22.86g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 7.17g 5.57g Carp
Calories 162kcal 156kcal Carp
Calcium 52mg 11mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 0.52mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 36mg Carp
Phosphorus 531mg 305mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 63mg 92mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 0.55mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.076mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.05mg 0.013mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 32IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 17µg 7µg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.002mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.054mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.858mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.1mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.677mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.178mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.673mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 84mg 61mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Carp
Saturated Fat 1.388g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.299g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.093g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 1.864g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 1.327g Carp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carp Sockeye salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.419g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp
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.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.