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Carp vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carp and Yellowtail

  • Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, yet Yellowtail is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Yellowtail is 56% higher.
  • Carp contains 3 times more Zinc than Yellowtail. Carp contains 1.9mg of Zinc, while Yellowtail contains 0.67mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, 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.
Contains more Calcium +79.3%
Contains more Iron +152.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.2%
Contains more Zinc +183.6%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
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% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +79.3%
Contains more Iron +152.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.2%
Contains more Zinc +183.6%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.1%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Equal in Fats - 6.72
Equal in Water - 67.33
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Equal in Fats - 6.72
Equal in Water - 67.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Yellowtail Opinion
Protein 22.86g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 7.17g 6.72g Carp
Calories 162kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 52mg 29mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 0.63mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 531mg 201mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 63mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 1.9mg 0.67mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.058mg Carp
Manganese 0.05mg 0.019mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 32IU 104IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 31µg Yellowtail
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.051mg Carp
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.681mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.185mg Carp
Folate 17µg 4µg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.25µg Carp
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.002mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.054mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 1.858mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.1mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.677mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.178mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.673mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 84mg 71mg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 1.388g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carp Yellowtail
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
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.388g)
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 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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.