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Salmon vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Salmon and Carp?

  • Salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Carp is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 55% higher.
  • Carp has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Salmon. Salmon has 8.045mg of Vitamin B3, while Carp has 2.1mg.
  • Salmon is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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.
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
8
Carp
Carp
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Contains more Calcium +246.7%
Contains more Iron +367.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Zinc +341.9%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +212.5%
Equal in Sodium - 63
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Contains more Calcium +246.7%
Contains more Iron +367.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Zinc +341.9%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +212.5%
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.
Salmon
Salmon
12
:
0
Carp
Carp
Contains more Vitamin A +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.5%
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
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 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
2
Carp
Carp
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.86
Equal in Water - 69.63
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 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 +72.2%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.86
Equal in Water - 69.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
1
Carp
Carp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Salmon
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Carp Opinion
Protein 22.1g 22.86g Carp
Fats 12.35g 7.17g Salmon
Calories 206kcal 162kcal Salmon
Calcium 15mg 52mg Carp
Iron 0.34mg 1.59mg Carp
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Carp
Phosphorus 252mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 384mg 427mg Carp
Sodium 61mg 63mg Salmon
Zinc 0.43mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.049mg 0.073mg Carp
Manganese 0.016mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 41.4µg 16.2µg Salmon
Vitamin A 230IU 32IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 10µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 1.6mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.14mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.07mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 2.1mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg 0.87mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 0.219mg Salmon
Folate 34µg 17µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 1.47µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 0.969mg 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.018mg 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 1.796mg 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 2.03mg 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.654mg 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.863mg 0.893mg Carp
Valine 1.139mg 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.651mg 0.673mg Carp
Cholesterol 63mg 84mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 2.397g 1.388g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g 0.146g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g 0.305g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g 0.105g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 2.985g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 1.835g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
110%
Salmon
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp
Carp is cheaper (difference - $13)
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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.