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Chinook salmon vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinook salmon and Carp different?

  • Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 58% higher.
  • Chinook salmon contains 15 times more Vitamin A RAE than Carp. While Chinook salmon contains 149µg of Vitamin A RAE, Carp contains only 10µg.
  • Carp has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Magnesium +221.1%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +74.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.1%
Contains more Zinc +239.3%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Equal in Sodium - 63
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Magnesium +221.1%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +74.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.1%
Contains more Zinc +239.3%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Equal in Sodium - 63

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.
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Carp
Contains more Vitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.5%
Contains more Fats +86.6%
Equal in Water - 69.63
Equal in Other - 0.34
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +12.5%
Contains more Fats +86.6%
Equal in Water - 69.63
Equal in Other - 0.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Carp Opinion
Protein 25.72g 22.86g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 7.17g Chinook salmon
Calories 231kcal 162kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 52mg Carp
Iron 0.91mg 1.59mg Carp
Magnesium 122mg 38mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 505mg 427mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 63mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.053mg 0.073mg Carp
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 32IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 10µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 1.6mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.07mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 2.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.219mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 17µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 1.47µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.256mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 1.002mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.054mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.858mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 2.1mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.677mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.893mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 1.178mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.673mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 84mg Carp
Saturated Fat 3.214g 1.388g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.146g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.305g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.105g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 2.985g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 1.835g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Carp
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
68%
Chinook salmon
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp
Carp is cheaper (difference - $15)
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)

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients
  2. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.