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Oysters vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oysters and Carp different?

  • Oysters has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, and Manganese, however, Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Oysters covers your daily need of Zinc 697% more than Carp.
  • Oysters has 78 times more Copper than Carp. Oysters has 5.707mg of Copper, while Carp has 0.073mg.

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
Oysters
Oysters
6
:
4
Carp
Carp
Contains more Calcium +123.1%
Contains more Iron +479.2%
Contains more Zinc +4036.8%
Contains more Copper +7717.8%
Contains more Manganese +1082%
Contains more Selenium +143.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +207.2%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Calcium +123.1%
Contains more Iron +479.2%
Contains more Zinc +4036.8%
Contains more Copper +7717.8%
Contains more Manganese +1082%
Contains more Selenium +143.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +207.2%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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.
Oysters
Oysters
6
:
6
Carp
Carp
Contains more Vitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1090.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1090.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259%
Contains more Folate +21.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
3
:
2
Carp
Carp
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +347.1%
Contains more Protein +100.2%
Contains more Fats +109.6%
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +347.1%
Contains more Protein +100.2%
Contains more Fats +109.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
1
:
2
Carp
Carp
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.8%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Carp Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 22.86g Carp
Fats 3.42g 7.17g Carp
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 162kcal Carp
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Carp
Calcium 116mg 52mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 1.59mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Carp
Phosphorus 194mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 139mg 427mg Carp
Sodium 166mg 63mg Carp
Zinc 78.6mg 1.9mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.073mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.05mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 16.2µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 32IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 10µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.07mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 2.1mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.219mg Carp
Folate 14µg 17µg Carp
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 1.47µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 0.046mg 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 0.716mg 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 0.762mg 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.257mg 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.893mg Carp
Valine 0.523mg 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.22mg 0.673mg Carp
Cholesterol 79mg 84mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Carp
Saturated Fat 0.948g 1.388g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.146g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.305g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 1.835g Carp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters Carp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
197%
Oysters
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp
Carp is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.