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Carp vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Carp and Tuna salad?

  • Carp is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Carp's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 50% more.
  • Tuna salad contains 6 times less Cholesterol than Carp. Carp contains 84mg of Cholesterol, while Tuna salad contains 13mg.

We used Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna salad types 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
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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.9%
Contains more IronIron +59%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.3%

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 7.3% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +203.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +219%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.07mg
~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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.5%
Contains more FatsFats +29.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +526.5%
~equal in Water ~63.16g

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.887g

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 salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 162kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Protein 22.86g 16.04g Carp
Fats 7.17g 9.26g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 84mg 13mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 38mg 19mg Carp
Calcium 52mg 17mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 178mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 1mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Zinc 1.9mg 0.56mg Carp
Phosphorus 531mg 178mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 402mg Carp
Vitamin A 32IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A 10µg 24µg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.05mg 0.04mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.031mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.07mg
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.26mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.081mg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.2µg Carp
Folate 17µg 8µg Carp
Saturated Fat 1.388g 1.544g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 2.887g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.18mg Carp
Threonine 1.002mg 0.701mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.054mg 0.739mg Carp
Leucine 1.858mg 1.293mg Carp
Lysine 2.1mg 1.457mg Carp
Methionine 0.677mg 0.47mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.626mg Carp
Valine 1.178mg 0.824mg Carp
Histidine 0.673mg 0.467mg Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.014g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.055g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Tuna salad
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
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.