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Carp vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carp and Steelhead trout

  • Carp has more Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Steelhead trout covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 180% more than Carp.
  • Steelhead trout has 3 times less Zinc than Carp. Carp has 1.9mg of Zinc, while Steelhead trout has 0.57mg.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native).

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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 Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +148.4%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -46.6%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +60.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +148.4%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -46.6%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +60.5%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +750%
Contains more Fats +15.2%
Equal in Protein - 21.11
Equal in Water - 70.59
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Other +750%
Contains more Fats +15.2%
Equal in Protein - 21.11
Equal in Water - 70.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 22.86g 21.11g Carp
Fats 7.17g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 162kcal 159kcal Carp
Calcium 52mg 30mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 0.64mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 25mg Carp
Phosphorus 531mg 249mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 365mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 118mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 0.57mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.058mg Carp
Manganese 0.05mg 0.011mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 26µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 32IU 65IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 20µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Carp
Vitamin B3 2.1mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.219mg Carp
Folate 17µg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Carp
Valine 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.673mg Carp
Cholesterol 84mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.388g 1.53g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 2.223g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 1.225g Carp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Steelhead trout
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
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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 - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.