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Shark vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shark and carp

  • Shark is higher in selenium and vitamin B6, yet carp is higher in phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, potassium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Carp covers your daily phosphorus needs 48% more than shark.
  • Shark contains 2 times more saturated fat than carp. While shark contains 3.205g of saturated fat, carp contains only 1.388g.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
Shark
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Carp
6
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.5%
Contains more IronIron +43.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.4%
~equal in Calcium ~52mg
~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.
Shark
4
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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 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% 3.3% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
3
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Carp
2
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 +92.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +217.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.8%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Carp
1
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 +98.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark Carp
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Shark Carp DV% diff.
Phosphorus 194mg 531mg 48%
Selenium 34µg 16.2µg 32%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.9mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 1.835g 12%
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 1.47µg 11%
Fats 13.82g 7.17g 10%
Saturated fat 3.205g 1.388g 8%
Cholesterol 59mg 84mg 8%
Potassium 155mg 427mg 8%
Protein 18.62g 22.86g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.935g 2.985g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.219mg 6%
Iron 1.11mg 1.59mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.87mg 5%
Vitamin A 54µg 10µg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 2.1mg 4%
Calories 228kcal 162kcal 3%
Sodium 122mg 63mg 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.073mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.07mg 2%
Carbs 6.39g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Magnesium 43mg 38mg 1%
Folate 15µg 17µg 1%
Net carbs 6.39g 0g N/A
Calcium 50mg 52mg 0%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.256mg 0%
Threonine 0.843mg 1.002mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.054mg 0%
Leucine 1.515mg 1.858mg 0%
Lysine 1.634mg 2.1mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.677mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.965mg 1.178mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.673mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.305g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Carp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Shark
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.817g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.