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Rainbow trout vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rainbow trout and Carp different?

  • Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Rainbow trout is 118% higher.
  • Rainbow trout contains 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Carp. While Rainbow trout contains 84µg of Vitamin A RAE, Carp contains only 10µg.
  • Rainbow trout has less Cholesterol.

Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw 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 less Sodium -19%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Contains more Calcium +108%
Contains more Iron +412.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +135%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Contains more Calcium +108%
Contains more Iron +412.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +135%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%

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 +775%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 47% 477% 10% 30% 21% 105% 101% 79% 9% 538% 1%
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 +775%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +54.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Fats +16%
Contains more Other +325%
Equal in Water - 69.63
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 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 +14.6%
Contains more Fats +16%
Contains more Other +325%
Equal in Water - 69.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.388
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
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.
Rainbow trout Carp
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Carp Opinion
Protein 19.94g 22.86g Carp
Fats 6.18g 7.17g Carp
Calories 141kcal 162kcal Carp
Calcium 25mg 52mg Carp
Iron 0.31mg 1.59mg Carp
Magnesium 25mg 38mg Carp
Phosphorus 226mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 377mg 427mg Carp
Sodium 51mg 63mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.046mg 0.073mg Carp
Manganese 0.011mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 23.6µg 16.2µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 280IU 32IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 10µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 1.6mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.07mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 2.1mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.87mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.219mg Rainbow trout
Folate 11µg 17µg Carp
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 1.47µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 0.915mg 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 0.962mg 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 1.696mg 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 1.916mg 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.618mg 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0.893mg Carp
Valine 1.075mg 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.614mg 0.673mg Carp
Cholesterol 59mg 84mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Carp
Saturated Fat 1.383g 1.388g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.146g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 1.835g Carp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout Carp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
119%
Rainbow trout
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0049999999999999g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp
Carp is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.