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Perch vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Perch and Carp

  • Perch has more Manganese, Vitamin B12, and Copper, however, Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Carp covers your daily Phosphorus needs 39% more than Perch.
  • Carp has 18 times less Manganese than Perch. Perch has 0.9mg of Manganese, while Carp has 0.05mg.
  • Carp contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, perch, mixed species, 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.
Perch
3
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6
Carp
Contains more Calcium +96.2%
Contains more Copper +163%
Contains more Manganese +1700%
Contains more Iron +37.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Calcium +96.2%
Contains more Copper +163%
Contains more Manganese +1700%
Contains more Iron +37.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Selenium - 16.2

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.
Perch
3
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4
Carp
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 32
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.6
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
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% 20% 28% 36% 53% 33% 5% 275% 0%
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 B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 32
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.6
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
3
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1
Carp
Contains more Other +108.8%
Contains more Fats +507.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.86
Equal in Water - 69.63
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Other +108.8%
Contains more Fats +507.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.86
Equal in Water - 69.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
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2
Carp
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1430.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.8%
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1430.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Perch Carp
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Perch Carp Opinion
Protein 24.86g 22.86g Perch
Fats 1.18g 7.17g Carp
Calories 117kcal 162kcal Carp
Calcium 102mg 52mg Perch
Iron 1.16mg 1.59mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 257mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 344mg 427mg Carp
Sodium 79mg 63mg Carp
Zinc 1.43mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.192mg 0.073mg Perch
Manganese 0.9mg 0.05mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 16.2µg Carp
Vitamin A 32IU 32IU
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 10µg
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.6mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.07mg Perch
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 2.1mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.219mg Carp
Folate 6µg 17µg Carp
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.47µg Perch
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.256mg Perch
Threonine 1.09mg 1.002mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.054mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg 1.858mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg 2.1mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg 0.677mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.893mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg 1.178mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg 0.673mg Perch
Cholesterol 115mg 84mg Carp
Saturated Fat 0.237g 1.388g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 0.146g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 1.835g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Perch Carp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
38%
Perch
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.151g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/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.