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Mullet fish vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mullet fish and Carp

  • Mullet fish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Carp is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Mullet fish covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Carp.
  • Mullet fish contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Carp. While Mullet fish contains 6.3mg of Vitamin B3, Carp contains only 2.1mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mullet fish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mullet, striped, 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 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 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 CopperCopper +93.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.3%
~equal in Potassium ~427mg

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 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
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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 +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +488%
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% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +47.5%
~equal in Protein ~22.86g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.63g
~equal in Other ~0.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +116%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.388g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mullet fish Carp Opinion
Calories 150kcal 162kcal Carp
Protein 24.81g 22.86g Mullet fish
Fats 4.86g 7.17g Carp
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.6mg Carp
Cholesterol 63mg 84mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 33mg 38mg Carp
Calcium 31mg 52mg Carp
Potassium 458mg 427mg Mullet fish
Iron 1.41mg 1.59mg Carp
Copper 0.141mg 0.073mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.88mg 1.9mg Carp
Phosphorus 244mg 531mg Carp
Sodium 71mg 63mg Carp
Vitamin A 141IU 32IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A 42µg 10µg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.022mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.07mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 2.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.87mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.219mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.47µg Carp
Folate 10µg 17µg Carp
Saturated Fat 1.431g 1.388g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 1.835g Carp
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.256mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.088mg 1.002mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.143mg 1.054mg Mullet fish
Leucine 2.016mg 1.858mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.278mg 2.1mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.734mg 0.677mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.893mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.278mg 1.178mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.73mg 0.673mg Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.146g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.105g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mullet 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
29%
Mullet fish
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
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 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.
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.