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Mackerel vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Carp?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, while Carp is higher in Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 730% higher.
  • Carp has 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Mackerel. Mackerel has 0.412mg of Vitamin B2, while Carp has 0.07mg.
  • Carp is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
7
Carp
Carp
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Selenium +218.5%
Contains more Calcium +246.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +91%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Zinc +102.1%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
Equal in Potassium - 427
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Selenium +218.5%
Contains more Calcium +246.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +91%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Zinc +102.1%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
Equal in Potassium - 427

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
2
Carp
Carp
Contains more Vitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +488.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1192.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Folate +750%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +488.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1192.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Folate +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
1
Carp
Carp
Contains more Fats +148.4%
Contains more Other +1391.2%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.86
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Fats +148.4%
Contains more Other +1391.2%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Carp
Carp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.8%
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Carp Opinion
Protein 23.85g 22.86g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 7.17g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 162kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 52mg Carp
Iron 1.57mg 1.59mg Carp
Magnesium 97mg 38mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 401mg 427mg Carp
Sodium 83mg 63mg Carp
Zinc 0.94mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.094mg 0.073mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 51.6µg 16.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 32IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 10µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.6mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.14mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.07mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 2.1mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.87mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.219mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 17µg Carp
Vitamin B12 19µg 1.47µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.256mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 1.002mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.054mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.858mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 2.1mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.677mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.893mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 1.178mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.673mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 84mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 1.388g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.146g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.305g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.105g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 2.985g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.835g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
235%
Mackerel
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.788g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp
Carp is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.