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 for 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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +260% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +317.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 1.47µg | 55% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 2.1mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 349mg | 531mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.219mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.07mg | 18% |
| Fats | 17.65g | 7.17g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 1.9mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.835g | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.985g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.388g | 6% | |
| Calories | 252kcal | 162kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 1.59mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 84mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 427mg | 2% |
| Protein | 21.71g | 22.86g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 63mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.952mg | 1.002mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1mg | 1.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.764mg | 1.858mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.993mg | 2.1mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.118mg | 1.178mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.305g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.388g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.