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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.
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 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +79.3%
Contains more IronIron +152.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more OtherOther +-109.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.8%
~equal in Fats ~6.72g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~67.33g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 162kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Protein 22.86g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 7.17g 6.72g Carp
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 84mg 71mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Calcium 52mg 29mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 538mg Yellowtail
Iron 1.59mg 0.63mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.058mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 0.67mg Carp
Phosphorus 531mg 201mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 50mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 32IU 104IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A 10µg 31µg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.05mg 0.019mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.25µg Carp
Folate 17µg 4µg Carp
Saturated Fat 1.388g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carp Yellowtail
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
37%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (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.