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Shad vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shad and Carp

  • Shad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Carp is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Shad is 56% higher.
  • Shad contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Carp. Shad contains 10.769mg of Vitamin B3, while Carp contains 2.1mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shad, american, 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.
Shad
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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% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 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 CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more IronIron +28.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +304.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Sodium ~63mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.05mg

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.
Shad
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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 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 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 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +412.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +950%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 +146.2%
Contains more OtherOther +317.6%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%
~equal in Protein ~22.86g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad Carp
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Shad Carp Opinion
Calories 252kcal 162kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 22.86g Carp
Fats 17.65g 7.17g Shad
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Cholesterol 96mg 84mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Calcium 60mg 52mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 427mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 1.59mg Carp
Copper 0.082mg 0.073mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 1.9mg Carp
Phosphorus 349mg 531mg Carp
Sodium 65mg 63mg Carp
Vitamin A 120IU 32IU Shad
Vitamin A 36µg 10µg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.05mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.14mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.07mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 2.1mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.219mg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 1.47µg Carp
Folate 17µg 17µg
Saturated Fat 1.388g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g Carp
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 0.952mg 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 1mg 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 1.764mg 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 1.993mg 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.642mg 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.893mg Carp
Valine 1.118mg 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.639mg 0.673mg Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad 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
40%
Shad
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.388g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.