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Grouper fish vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Grouper fish and Carp

  • Grouper fish has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Carp has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Grouper fish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% higher.
  • Carp contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Grouper fish. Grouper fish contains 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, while Carp contains 0.219mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Grouper fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat.

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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 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
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 PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.6%
Contains more IronIron +39.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +316.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
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% 1.9% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +451.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +113%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 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 OtherOther +47.1%
Contains more FatsFats +451.5%
~equal in Protein ~22.86g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1013.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +355.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Carp Opinion
Calories 118kcal 162kcal Carp
Protein 24.84g 22.86g Grouper fish
Fats 1.3g 7.17g Carp
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Cholesterol 47mg 84mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Carp
Calcium 21mg 52mg Carp
Potassium 475mg 427mg Grouper fish
Iron 1.14mg 1.59mg Carp
Copper 0.045mg 0.073mg Carp
Zinc 0.51mg 1.9mg Carp
Phosphorus 143mg 531mg Carp
Sodium 53mg 63mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 32IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A 50µg 10µg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.012mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.07mg Carp
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 2.1mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.219mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 1.47µg Carp
Folate 10µg 17µg Carp
Saturated Fat 0.299g 1.388g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.835g Carp
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.256mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.089mg 1.002mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.054mg Grouper fish
Leucine 2.019mg 1.858mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.282mg 2.1mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.677mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.893mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.28mg 1.178mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.731mg 0.673mg Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.146g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.105g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Carp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
20%
Grouper fish
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.089g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.