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Mahimahi vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mahimahi and Carp

  • Mahimahi has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A, however, Carp is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mahimahi covers your daily need of Selenium 56% more than Carp.
  • Mahimahi has 6 times more Vitamin A than Carp. While Mahimahi has 62µg of Vitamin A, Carp has only 10µg.
  • Mahimahi has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mahimahi, 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 27% 5.7% 47% 54% 18% 16% 78% 15% 2.5% 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 +24.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +222%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Iron ~1.59mg

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% 12% 0% 0% 5.8% 20% 139% 52% 107% 86% 0% 4.5% 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 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +113%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
~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
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 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 +1123.5%
Contains more FatsFats +696.7%
~equal in Protein ~22.86g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.211 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 -82.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1825.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +769.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Carp Opinion
Calories 109kcal 162kcal Carp
Protein 23.72g 22.86g Mahimahi
Fats 0.9g 7.17g Carp
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Cholesterol 94mg 84mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Calcium 19mg 52mg Carp
Potassium 533mg 427mg Mahimahi
Iron 1.45mg 1.59mg Carp
Copper 0.053mg 0.073mg Carp
Zinc 0.59mg 1.9mg Carp
Phosphorus 183mg 531mg Carp
Sodium 113mg 63mg Carp
Vitamin A 208IU 32IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A 62µg 10µg Mahimahi
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Mahimahi
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.07mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 2.1mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.219mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 1.47µg Carp
Folate 6µg 17µg Carp
Saturated Fat 0.241g 1.388g Mahimahi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 1.835g Carp
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.256mg Mahimahi
Threonine 1.04mg 1.002mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1.054mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.928mg 1.858mg Mahimahi
Lysine 2.178mg 2.1mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.702mg 0.677mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.893mg Mahimahi
Valine 1.222mg 1.178mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.698mg 0.673mg Mahimahi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.105g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi 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
33%
Mahimahi
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.147g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.