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Orange roughy vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Orange roughy and Carp

  • Orange roughy has more Selenium, while Carp has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Orange roughy's daily need coverage for Selenium is 131% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Orange roughy is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, roughy, orange, 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 13% 3.3% 16% 42% 25% 8.7% 44% 9% 4.8% 482%
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 SeleniumSelenium +445.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +372.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.9%
Contains more IronIron +40.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +493.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +420.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg
~equal in Sodium ~63mg

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% 4.8% 37% 0% 11% 15% 34% 3.4% 15% 59% 2.8% 3.8% 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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +212.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 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 +2691.2%
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
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 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 -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +580%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +897.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange roughy Carp Opinion
Calories 105kcal 162kcal Carp
Protein 22.64g 22.86g Carp
Fats 0.9g 7.17g Carp
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Cholesterol 80mg 84mg Orange roughy
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Carp
Calcium 11mg 52mg Carp
Potassium 181mg 427mg Carp
Iron 1.13mg 1.59mg Carp
Copper 0.075mg 0.073mg Orange roughy
Zinc 0.32mg 1.9mg Carp
Phosphorus 102mg 531mg Carp
Sodium 69mg 63mg Carp
Vitamin A 80IU 32IU Orange roughy
Vitamin A 24µg 10µg Orange roughy
Vitamin E 1.87mg Orange roughy
Manganese 0.037mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 88.3µg 16.2µg Orange roughy
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.07mg Carp
Vitamin B3 1.82mg 2.1mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.219mg Carp
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.47µg Carp
Vitamin K 1.1µg Orange roughy
Folate 5µg 17µg Carp
Saturated Fat 0.034g 1.388g Orange roughy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.439g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 1.835g Carp
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 1.03mg 1.002mg Orange roughy
Isoleucine 1.058mg 1.054mg Orange roughy
Leucine 1.797mg 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 2.092mg 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.728mg 0.677mg Orange roughy
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.893mg Carp
Valine 1.083mg 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.474mg 0.673mg Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.025g 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.105g Carp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g Orange roughy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange roughy 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
14%
Orange roughy
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Orange roughy
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.354g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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 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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.