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Carp vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carp and Sturgeon

  • Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Sturgeon is 50% higher.
  • Carp contains 4 times more Zinc than Sturgeon. Carp contains 1.9mg of Zinc, while Sturgeon contains 0.54mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, 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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +76.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.4%
~equal in Sodium ~69mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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
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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 5.3% 1.9% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
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 0% 53% 13% 387% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2634.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +381%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.23mg
~equal in Folate ~17µg

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
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +38.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1129.4%
~equal in Protein ~20.7g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
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22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.835 g
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Sturgeon Opinion
Calories 162kcal 135kcal Carp
Protein 22.86g 20.7g Carp
Fats 7.17g 5.18g Carp
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
Cholesterol 84mg 77mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Magnesium 38mg 45mg Sturgeon
Calcium 52mg 17mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 364mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 0.9mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.053mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 0.54mg Carp
Phosphorus 531mg 271mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 69mg Carp
Vitamin A 32IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 10µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.05mg 0.03mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 16.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.08mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.09mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.23mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Folate 17µg 17µg
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.388g 1.173g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 2.486g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 0.885g Carp
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.232mg Carp
Threonine 1.002mg 0.907mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.054mg 0.954mg Carp
Leucine 1.858mg 1.682mg Carp
Lysine 2.1mg 1.901mg Carp
Methionine 0.677mg 0.613mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.808mg Carp
Valine 1.178mg 1.066mg Carp
Histidine 0.673mg 0.609mg Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.249g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.119g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.058g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carp Sturgeon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Carp
89%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon 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 - 6mg)
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 ($)

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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.