Herring vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are herring and carp different?
- Herring is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat; however, carp is richer in phosphorus and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for herring is 486% higher.
- Herring contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than carp. While herring contains 0.299mg of vitamin B2, carp contains only 0.07mg.
- Carp has less saturated fat.
Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 more CalciumCalcium | +42.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +327.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +793.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +258.8% |
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Protein
~22.86g
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Carbs
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Water
~69.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 1.47µg | 486% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 531mg | 33% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.07mg | 18% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 2.1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.219mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Fats | 11.59g | 7.17g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 1.388g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.9mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 1.835g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 2.985g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 162kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 1.59mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.03g | 22.86g | 0% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 427mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 1.002mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 1.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.858mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 2.1mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.178mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | 0.305g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 0.105g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
163%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.227g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.