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Sardine vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sardine and Carp?

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Carp is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 311% more.
  • Carp contains 7 times less Calcium than Sardine. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Carp contains 52mg.
  • Carp has less Sodium.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat 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.
Sardine
Sardine
6
:
4
Carp
Carp
Contains more Calcium +634.6%
Contains more Iron +83.6%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +116%
Contains more Selenium +225.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 531
Equal in Potassium - 427
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Calcium +634.6%
Contains more Iron +83.6%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +116%
Contains more Selenium +225.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 531
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.
Sardine
Sardine
7
:
5
Carp
Carp
Contains more Vitamin A +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +508.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +70%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +508.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
3
:
1
Carp
Carp
Contains more Fats +59.7%
Contains more Other +1170.6%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.86
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +59.7%
Contains more Other +1170.6%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
1
Carp
Carp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.388
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.388

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Carp Opinion
Protein 24.62g 22.86g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 7.17g Sardine
Calories 208kcal 162kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 52mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.59mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 38mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 397mg 427mg Carp
Sodium 307mg 63mg Carp
Zinc 1.31mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.186mg 0.073mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.05mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 16.2µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 32IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.07mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.1mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.219mg Carp
Folate 10µg 17µg Carp
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.47µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.256mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 1.002mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.054mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.858mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 2.1mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.677mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.893mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 1.178mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.673mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 84mg Carp
Saturated Fat 1.528g 1.388g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.146g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.305g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 2.985g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.835g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp
Carp is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.