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Carp vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carp and Tuna

  • Carp has more Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 167% more than Carp.
  • Tuna has 7 times less Saturated Fat than Carp. Carp has 1.388g of Saturated Fat, while Tuna has 0.205g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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
6
:
4
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +69.8%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +567.9%
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +69.8%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +567.9%

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
4
:
8
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +951%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.134
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +951%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.134

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
2
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +1115.3%
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Other +276.5%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +1115.3%
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Other +276.5%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2063%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +948.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2063%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +948.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Tuna Opinion
Protein 22.86g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 7.17g 0.59g Carp
Calories 162kcal 130kcal Carp
Calcium 52mg 4mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 0.92mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 531mg 333mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 63mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 1.9mg 0.45mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.043mg Carp
Manganese 0.05mg 0.013mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 32IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.134mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.334mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 17µg 2µg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.002mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.054mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.858mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.1mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.677mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.178mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.673mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 84mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Carp
Saturated Fat 1.388g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.105g Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.015g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.005g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 0.138g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 0.175g Carp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.183g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.