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Fish sticks vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fish sticks and carp?

  • Carp has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, iron, and potassium than fish sticks.
  • Carp's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 49% higher.
  • Carp has 6 times less sodium than fish sticks. Fish sticks have 402mg of sodium, while carp has 63mg.
  • Fish sticks have a higher glycemic index (54) than carp (0).

We used Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
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%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.8%
Contains more IronIron +89.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +352.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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.
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 0% 1.3% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
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% 3.3% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +126.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +370.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.6%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Carp
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22% 48% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.388 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.835 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +326.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.985g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Carp DV% diff.
Phosphorus 191mg 531mg 49%
Vitamin E 6.88mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 1.835g 40%
Protein 11.01g 22.86g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.47µg 21%
Cholesterol 28mg 84mg 19%
Sodium 402mg 63mg 15%
Fats 16.23g 7.17g 14%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.9mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.87mg 12%
Saturated fat 3.733g 1.388g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.219mg 11%
Iron 0.84mg 1.59mg 9%
Choline 42.8mg 8%
Starch 20.46g 8%
Carbs 21.66g 0g 7%
Potassium 185mg 427mg 7%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.05mg 6%
Calories 277kcal 162kcal 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Calcium 16mg 52mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.07mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 2.1mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 38mg 3%
Folate 24µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Copper 0.059mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.14mg 2%
Selenium 15.7µg 16.2µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.193g 2.985g 1%
Vitamin A 4µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 20.16g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.124g N/A
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.256mg 0%
Threonine 0.372mg 1.002mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.852mg 1.858mg 0%
Lysine 0.795mg 2.1mg 0%
Methionine 0.296mg 0.677mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.5mg 1.178mg 0%
Histidine 0.23mg 0.673mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.305g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Carp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Fish sticks
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carp
Carp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.