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Carp vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carp and Squid different?

  • Carp contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Calcium than Squid.
  • Squid covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 164% more than Carp.
  • Carp contains less Cholesterol.

Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.

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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
1
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%
Squid
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more IronIron +581.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1267.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +318%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~580mg

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
1
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%
Squid
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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 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2009.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2370%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +267.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.189mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
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23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Squid
3
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +412.1%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +888.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
2
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.835 g
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1742.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +584.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Squid Opinion
Calories 162kcal 158kcal Carp
Protein 22.86g 32.48g Squid
Fats 7.17g 1.4g Carp
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Cholesterol 84mg 224mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 60mg Squid
Calcium 52mg 180mg Squid
Potassium 427mg 637mg Squid
Iron 1.59mg 10.84mg Squid
Copper 0.073mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 1.9mg 3.46mg Squid
Phosphorus 531mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 63mg 744mg Carp
Vitamin A 32IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A 10µg 203µg Squid
Manganese 0.05mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 16.2µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.017mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.27mg Squid
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 5.4µg Squid
Folate 17µg 24µg Squid
Saturated Fat 1.388g 0.236g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 0.162g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 0.268g Carp
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.002mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.054mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.858mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.1mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.677mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.178mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.673mg 0.624mg Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.078g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.132g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.012g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Squid
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.152g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.